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Applied Scientist, Special Projects

Amazon
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
Description

Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s Think Big leadership principle to the limits. If you’re interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you.

As an Applied Scientist on our team, you will focus on building state-of-the-art ML models for biology. Our team rewards curiosity while maintaining a laser-focus in bringing products to market. Competitive candidates are responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, startup-like environment. At the forefront of both academic and applied research in this product area, you have the opportunity to work together with a diverse and talented team of scientists, engineers, and product managers and collaborate with other teams.

Key job responsibilities

  • Build, adapt and evaluate ML models for life sciences applications
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of ML scientists, biologists, software engineers and product managers

Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C
  • Expert knowledge of machine learning and deep learning; experience in applying ML to protein biology.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Unix/Linux
  • Experience in professional software development
  • Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
  • Expert knowledge of protein biology and design.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3135035

Salary : $136,000 - $223,400

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