Principal Applied Scientist, AWS Agentic AI Science

AWS Agentic AI is looking for a world-class Applied Scientist with a strong deep learning background to help build industry-leading Agentic AI (models systems and applications). Our mission is to provide a delightful experience to Amazons customers by pushing the envelope in Natural Language Understanding (NLU) AI assisted code development reasoning and planning with LLMs LLM training and fine-tuning and Applied Machine Learning (ML). As part of our AI team in Amazon AWS you will work alongside internationally recognized experts to develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state-of-the-art in Agentic AI. Your work will directly impact millions of our customers in the form of products and services that make use AI technology. You will gain hands on experience with Amazons heterogeneous text structured data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances in language understanding.

We are looking for experienced scientists who can make complex autonomous systems understandable and debuggable through intelligent instrumentation and simulation.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop technical breakthroughs in agentic infrastructure and applications
• Mentor and guide junior scientists.
• Manage a small team of scientists
• Develop technology strategy and roadmap supporting product development
• Develop prototypes for key technology oversee the productization of the prototype and develop critical assessment for the prototype
• Write technical reports summarizing R&D progresses and communicate such progresses with stakeholders
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and outcomes

About the team

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Agentic AI team uses generative AI and foundation models to advance application the space of software development and life cycle management we see the application of AI anywhere : from the IDE to web-based tools and services AI helps engineers work many applications. We explore new technologies and find creative solutions. Curiosity and an explorative mindset can find a place here to impact the life of engineers around the world.

If you are excited about this space and want to enlighten your peers with new capabilities this is the team for you.

Experience using Unix / Linux

Hands-on experience in professional software development

Experience with agentic observability simulators

Experience with managing junior scientists

Track record of delivering innovation to production

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants : Job duties for this position include : work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $179000 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $309400 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Machine Learning,Python,Data Science,AI,R,Research Experience,Sensors,Drug Discovery,Research & Development,Natural Language Processing,Data Analysis Skills,Toxicology Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 179000 - 309400