AmazonPosted 3mo ago

Applied Scientist, Health & Wellness (Health Tech)

Applied Scientist, Health & Wellness (Health Tech) at Amazon scores 90 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 4 of 4 (Builds AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.

US, WA, Seattlemidfull-time$143k-$193k

AI in this role

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This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-impact team working on AI agents for health initiatives, with a particular focus on language modeling and recommendation systems. You will collaborate with experts across domains to develop state-of-the-art AI solutions. You'll have the chance to work on projects that could significantly impact how individuals manage their daily health and long-term wellness goals.

If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems in healthcare through AI, this role is for you. Technically, you'll work on large-scale data processing, algorithm development, and AI agent implementation. You'll have the chance to learn and innovate alongside healthcare experts.

In this early-stage initiative, you'll have significant influence on what we build and how we build it. This is an excellent opportunity for high-judgment scientists to demonstrate impact and make key decisions.

Key job responsibilities
Architect and implement AI agent systems for health applications. Drive rapid prototyping and deployment of innovative AI solutions into production. Deliver end-to-end AI solutions, from data pipelines to user interfaces. Spearhead best practices in AI engineering, including testing and continuous improvement.

A day in the life
You'll work with a cross-disciplinary team to plan and deliver AI-driven health and wellness experiences. You'll shape product features, user experience, and team processes for rapid iteration. Expect to challenge conventional approaches and dive deep into customer problems in this evolving field.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of building models for business application experience
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing

Preferred qualifications

- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development

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 - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

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How do you decide when an AI agent can act on its own versus asking for approval first?
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