Applied Scientist II (AMZ1513176)
Seattle, WAFull-time$164–193K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an Applied Scientist II to design, develop, evaluate, deploy, and update data-driven models and analytical solutions for machine learning and natural language applications. The role applies statistical modeling, optimization, and other machine learning techniques to business and engineering problems, builds and deploys models, researches novel approaches, and mentors junior engineers and scientists.
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Description
Applied Scientist II (AMZ1513176) (Multiple Positions), Amazon Data Services, Inc., Seattle, WA. Participate in the design, development, evaluation, deployment and updating of data-driven models and analytical solutions for machine learning (ML) and/or natural language (NL) applications. Develop and/or apply statistical modeling techniques (e.g. Bayesian models and deep neural networks), optimization methods, and other ML techniques to different applications in business and engineering. Routinely build and deploy ML models on available data. Research and implement novel ML and statistical approaches to add value to the business. Mentor junior engineers and scientists. (AMZ1513176)
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Salary Range: $163,617 - $193,200/yr.
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field and (1) one year of research or work experience in the job offered, or as a Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Software Engineer, or a related occupation.
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field and (5) five years of research or work experience in a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of research or work experience.
Must have (1) one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): programming in Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language; and conducting the analysis and development of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for moderately complex projects in business, science, or engineering.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
Multiple Positions Available.
Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending 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, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000
Basic Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field and (1) one year of research or work experience in the job offered, or as a Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Software Engineer, or a related occupation.
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field and (5) five years of research or work experience in a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of research or work experience.
Must have (1) one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): programming in Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language; and conducting the analysis and development of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for moderately complex projects in business, science, or engineering.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
Multiple Positions Available.
Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending 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, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000
Preferred Qualifications
Please see job description and the position requirements as mentioned above.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
How this job compares
Set against the 956 open Applied Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$164–193K/yr
- Washington median$143–226K/yr243 salary ranges
- US median$158–249K/yr917 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $178K, is 9% below the Washington median midpoint ($197K) — in the middle half of Applied Scientist salary ranges in Washington.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 249 open Applied Scientist jobs in Washington and 956 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Washington
- Amazon (this employer)198 open
- Microsoft Corporation27 open
- Oracle5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Applied Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 783 postings).
- Education
- 309 of the 956 open Applied Scientist jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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