AWS AI/ML is looking for world class scientists and engineers to join its group working on deploying reinforcement (RL) and machine learning (ML) methods in real-world applications, studying, and building new approaches. Our vision is to advance the state-of-the-art in RL/ML especially as applicability of RL methods has not translated quite well to real world scenarios as they are known to be expensive to train, sample inefficient, sensitive to hyper-parameter settings, and lacking transferability to new tasks. Our team’s mission is to study these problems and make RL/ML approaches more robust and reliable. Building these solutions requires a solid foundation in machine learning and reinforcement learning technologies.

We are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist for the team. This is a role that combines science knowledge (around machine learning and reinforcement learning), technical strength, and product focus. It will be your job to develop novel ML/RL systems and algorithms while working with the engineering team to integrate them into different projects. You will be at the heart of a growing and exciting focus area for AWS and work with other acclaimed engineers and world famous scientists.

About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
At AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded scientist and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.