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Are you fascinated by revolutionizing Alexa user-experience with LLM? The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for an Applied Scientist with background in Large Language Model, Natural Language Process, Machine/Deep learning. You will be at the heart of the Alexa LLM transition working with a team of applied and research scientists to enhance existing features and explore new possibilities with LLM. You will interact in a cross-functional capacity with science, product and engineering leaders. Key job responsibilities * Work on core LLM technologies (supervised fine tuning, prompt optimization, etc.) to enable Alexa use cases * Research and develop novel metrics and algorithms for LLM evaluation * Communicating effectively with leadership team as well as with colleagues from science, engineering and business backgrounds.

The Amazon Robotics team is seeking an experienced Applied Scientist to join our team. In this role you will apply the latest trends in research to solve real-world problems in robotics and AI. You will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers building these applications. We holistically design, build, and deliver end-to-end robotic systems. Our team is also responsible for core infrastructure and tools that serve as the backbone of our robotic applications, enabling roboticists, machine learning scientists, software engineers, and hardware engineers to collaborate and deploy systems in the field. Key job responsibilities We have several open positions for candidates with varying levels of experience. We seek candidates who can: - Research, design, implement and evaluate novel algorithms for dexterous robotics - Work on end-to-end robotics systems, creating scalable systems for many applications - Collaborate closely with team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level - Collaborate with teams spread all over the world, in particular Boston and Seattle - Work closely with software engineering teams to drive Amazon scale, real-time implementations - Be driven by business goals We are looking for applied scientists with expertise in any of the following: - Computer vision (including but not limited to tracking, object recognition, visual SLAM, motion prediction, reconstruction) - Machine learning (e.g. reinforcement learning, supervised learning, Bayesian methods, online learning systems, ML for robotics) - Control (e.g. impedance and direct force control, dynamics, trajectory control, motion planning, simulation)

The Amazon Robotics team is seeking an experienced Applied Scientist to join our team. In this role you will apply the latest trends in research to solve real-world problems in robotics and AI. You will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers building these applications. We holistically design, build, and deliver end-to-end robotic systems. Our team is also responsible for core infrastructure and tools that serve as the backbone of our robotic applications, enabling roboticists, machine learning scientists, software engineers, and hardware engineers to collaborate and deploy systems in the field. Key job responsibilities • Research, design, implement and evaluate complex perception, motion planning, and decision making algorithms integrating across multiple disciplines and leveraging machine learning. • Create experiments and prototype implementations of new learning algorithms and prediction techniques. • Work closely with software engineering team members to drive scalable, real-time implementations. • Collaborate with machine learning and robotic controls experts to implement and deploy algorithms, such as machine learning models. • Collaborate closely with hardware engineering team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level. • Represent Amazon in academia community through publications and scientific presentations. • Work with stakeholders across hardware, science, and operations teams to iterate on systems design and implementation. We are looking for applied scientists with expertise in any of the following: - Computer vision (including but not limited to tracking, object recognition, visual SLAM, motion prediction, reconstruction) - Machine learning (e.g. reinforcement learning, supervised learning, Bayesian methods, online learning systems, ML for robotics)

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. ABOUT THIS ROLE In this role, you will build scalable solutions and models to support our business functions (Content, Marketing, Product). Leveraging a range of methods including machine learning and simulation, you will explain, quantify, predict and prescribe in support of informing critical business decisions. You will translate business goals into agile, insightful analytics. You will seek to create value for both stakeholders and customers and inform findings in a clear, actionable way to managers and senior leaders. This position is for a 24 month contract. ABOUT THE TEAM Audible's Data Science team partners with marketing, content, product, and technology partners to solve business and technology problems using scientific approaches to build product and services that surprise and delight our customers. We employ scalable cutting-edge Data Science (DS), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge to better target customers and prospects, understand and personalize the content, and context needed to optimize their book-listening experience. We operate in an agile environment in which we own and collaborate on the life cycle of research, design, and model development of relevant projects. As a Data Scientist, you will... - Develop and validate models to optimize the Who, When, Where and How of all our interactions with customers - Develop Audible-wide data engineering pipelines - Imagine and invent before the business asks, and create groundbreaking applications using cutting-edge approaches - Open the Science black-box, use causal inference and develop compelling data visualizations - Work closely with other data scientists, ML experts, engineers and on cross-disciplinary efforts with other scientists within Amazon ABOUT AUDIBLE Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Applied Scientist with a strong deep learning background, to build industry-leading Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology with Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal systems. Key job responsibilities As an Applied Scientist with the AGI team, you will work with talented peers to develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state of the art of multi-modal LLMs and speech recognition technology. Your work will directly impact our customers in the form of products and services that make use of speech and language technology. You will leverage Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances in conversational AI. About the team Our team builds multimodal foundation models for a wide range of applications in speech and audio domain. We partner with other teams to achieve state-of-the-art performance in speech technologies. We support product teams to deliver innovative conversational AI solutions to a broad set of customers and use cases.

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale. Imagine shaping how millions of customers discover and engage with digital music and audio, leveraging the resources of a Fortune-500 company within the atmosphere of a start-up. Love collaborating with a wide range of internal and external partners to drive successful partnerships? If so, come and build the future of music and audio with us. Transform how people enjoy music, audiobooks & podcasts with personalized recommendations as our Applied Scientist in Berlin. Lead the design, development & deployment of data-driven models that recommend the right audio at the right time based on customer context & behavior. Leverage audio data, metadata & listening patterns to create innovative features that personalize the Amazon Music experience. Collaborate with engineers and business teams to ensure coherent personalization across Amazon Music, from conception to productionization. You will make listening magical again through the power of personalization! Key job responsibilities * Create Innovative ML Solutions for Customized Musical Joy You will architect novel machine learning solutions that delight customers with personalized music experiences tailored just for them. Through A/B testing and online experiments done hand-in-hand with engineering teams, you'll implement and validate your ideas and solutions. * Chart the Course to Musical Discovery As a leader in Amazon Music's personalization mission, you'll set the strategy for your team's personalization science and recommender systems. You'll scout out new directions to guide Amazon Music's quest to match each customer with their perfect playlists. *Publish Pioneering Research You'll produce innovative research on recommender systems that shapes the field and meets the high standards of peer-reviewed publications. You'll cement your team's reputation as thought leaders pioneering new recommenders. A day in the life Lead innovation in ML to shape Amazon Music experiences for millions. Collaborate with talented engineers and scientists to guide research and build scalable models across our audio portfolio - music, podcasts, live streaming, and more. Drive experiments and rapid prototyping, leveraging Amazon's data at scale. Innovate daily alongside world-class teams to delight customers worldwide through personalization. About the team Bring music to life through machine learning! Our Berlin teams breathe passion into Amazon Music, optimizing each recommendation for our customers' unique tastes. Scale your work across our music apps, web player and Alexa devices, fine-tuning the algorithms behind our popular recommendation and personalization features. Collaborate with leading ML experts in Seattle and San Francisco to create the future of musical engagement, one stream at a time. Help us surprise and delight tens of millions of Amazon Music fans with an ever-better listening experience. Join our mission to personalize music through cutting-edge machine learning!

The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Senior Applied Scientist with a strong deep learning background, to build industry-leading Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology with Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal systems. Key job responsibilities As a Senior Applied Scientist with the AGI team, you will work with talented peers to lead the development of novel algorithms and modeling techniques, to advance the state of the art with LLMs. Your work will directly impact our customers in the form of products and services that make use of speech and language technology. You will leverage Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances in spoken language understanding. About the team The AGI team has a mission to push the envelope in GenAI with LLMs and multimodal systems, in order to provide the best-possible experience for our customers.

AWS AI Research & Engineering (AIRE) is looking for scientists and engineers to work on optimizing foundation models for inference in Tuebingen, Germany. At AIRE, we actively work on applying compiler, high-performance computing, and computer architecture techniques, amongst others, to optimize the performance of foundation model execution, including training and inference. Join us to work as an integral part of a team that has diverse experiences in this space. You will invent, implement, and deploy state of the art machine learning algorithms and systems to improve the inference of foundation models. To this end, you will interact closely with our customers---product orgs---and with the academic and research communities. About AWS Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. About the team Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Are you interested in how to build Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? Are you excited by science at the interface of classical AI reasoning and Large Language Models (LLMs)? Would you like to apply your technology to serve customers better? Amazon is looking for talented Postdoctoral Scientists to join our Amazon AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) in Fulfillment team for a one-year, full-time research position. Postdoctoral Scientists will innovate on the fundamental science of AGI, including working on combining LLMs with more classical AI task planning and AI reasoning. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers to achieve this. You will publish your results in two papers at leading venues in AI. You will be part of a larger team and have the opportunity to work on problems such as: using LLMs to generate robot task plans, using AI reasoning to verify whether a plan is correct, learning state space models and learning efficient reasoning strategies. You will have access to our latest LLMs and the opportunity to work on problems that can be applied to robotics, automation and fulfillment. Key job responsibilities In this role you will: • Work closely with a senior science advisor, collaborate with other scientists and engineers, and be part of Amazon’s vibrant and diverse global science community. • Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills. • Be inspired by challenges and opportunities to invent cutting-edge techniques in your area(s) of expertise. A day in the life You'll meet with your science advisor on your ideas for the project, get guidance and feedback, work together on architectures and algorithms to achieve your goals, author papers, and understand better how science works at Amazon. You'll work closely with other scientists to review your plans and results. You'll meet with engineers to implement the architecture, carry out training and inference. About the team The Amazon AGI for Fulfilment Team is a new science team working at the boundary between LLMs, classical AI planning and reasoning, inspired by our problems in fulfillment, automation and robotics. We focus on high quality research science informed by practical problems.