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Principal Applied Scientist, Automated Reasoning Group

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Description

Applied Scientists in AWS Automated Reasoning are dedicated to making AWS the best computing service in the world for customers who require advanced and rigorous solutions for automated reasoning, privacy, and sovereignty.

Key job responsibilities

  • Solve large or significantly complex problems that require deep knowledge and understanding of your domain and scientific innovation.
  • Own strategic problem solving, and take the lead on the design, implementation, and delivery for solutions that have a long-term quantifiable impact.
  • Provide cross-organizational technical influence, increasing productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience.
  • Develop strategic plans to identify fundamentally new solutions for business problems.
  • Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues.

Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in professional software development.
  • Experience programming in O'Caml, Dafny, Haskell, Kotlin, Lean, Rust, Scala or related language.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of the science underlying security, privacy, and sovereignty.
  • Experience distilling informal customer requirements into problem definitions, dealing with ambiguity and competing objectives.
  • 6 years experience leading scientists, science teams, or science products in either academic or industrial setting.

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, MA, BOSTON - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York City - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New york city - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually

USA, OR, PORTLAND - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, OR, Portland - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, AUSTIN - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Job ID: A10414408

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