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Applied Scientist III - AMZ10037670

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Compensation
$167–226K/yr
Location
Seattle, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Amazon is hiring an Applied Scientist III in Seattle 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 and optimization methods, builds and analyzes production ML experiments, identifies research opportunities, implements novel approaches, and mentors junior engineers and scientists.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Java, requiredC++, requiredPython, requiredProgramming, requiredSupervised Machine Learning, requiredUnsupervised Machine Learning, requiredMachine Learning Model Development, required

Qualifications

Master's in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or Related Field, required2 Years Research or Work Experience, requiredBachelor's in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or Related Field Plus 5 Years Experience, required1 Year Research or Work Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

Offered Position: Applied Scientist III

Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Job Number: AMZ10037670

Position Responsibilities:

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, and run and analyze experiments in a production environment. Identify new opportunities for research in order to meet business goals. Research and implement novel ML and statistical approaches to add value to the business. Mentor junior engineers and scientists.

Position Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and two years 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 degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and two years of research or work experience. Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): (1) programming in Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language; and (2) conducting the analysis and development of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for moderately complex projects in business, science, or engineering.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $167,100/year to $226,100/year.

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, visit:

https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. #0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and two years 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 degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and two years of research or work experience. Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): (1) programming in Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language; and (2) conducting the analysis and development of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for moderately complex projects in business, science, or engineering. #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$167–226K/yr
  • Washington median$143–226K/yr243 salary ranges
  • US median$158–249K/yr917 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $197K, is close to 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
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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