Manager, Applied Science, International Seller Services

Description Are you interested in leading growth initiatives for one of Amazon's most significant and fastest growing businesses? Selling Partners offer hundreds of millions of unique products and are a critical to delivering on our vision of offering the Earth's largest selection and lowest prices. The Amazon Marketplace enables over 2 million third-party selling partners in eleven marketplaces to list their products for sale to Amazon customers across the world. Within our WW Marketplace business, International Seller Services (ISS) oversees the recruiting and development of Selling Partners for all of our international marketplaces (e.g. UK, Germany, Japan, Middle East etc.). ISS also enables global selling, helping Sellers in one country expand and sell internationally. Are you fascinated by the power of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLM) to transform the way we interact with technology? Are you passionate about applying advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex challenges in the e-commerce space? If so, the Central Science Team of Amazon's International Seller Services has an exciting opportunity for you as an Applied Science Manager. We are seeking an experienced science leader who is adept at a variety of skills; especially in generative AI, computer vision, and large language models that will help international sellers succeed as they sell on Amazon. The right candidate will provide science leadership, establish the right direction and vision, build team mechanisms, foster the spirit of collaboration and innovation within the org, and execute against a roadmap. This leader will provide both technical direction as well as manage a sizable team of scientists. They will need to be adept at recruiting, launching AI models into production, writing vision/direction documents, and building team mechanisms that will foster innovation and execution. Additionally, while the position is based in Seattle, this leader will interact with global leaders and teams in Europe, Japan, China, Australia, and other regions. Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities Responsibilities include:

• Drive end-to-end applied science projects that have a high degree of ambiguity, scale, complexity.
• Provide technical / science leadership related to NLP, computer vision and large language models.
• Research new and innovative machine learning approaches.
• Recruit high performing Applied Scientists to the team and provide mentorship.
• Establish team mechanisms, including team building, planning, and document reviews.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear explanations and guidance on proposed solutions and their potential impact. Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience as a Scientist/Engineer.
• Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics Preferred Qualifications
• Experience building complex software systems, especially involving deep learning, machine learning and computer vision, that have been successfully delivered to customers
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle

• 183,800.00
• 248,700.

00 USD annually