Manager III, Data Science - AMZ9890706

Amazon is hiring a Manager III, Data Science - AMZ9890706 in Arlington, United States. It pays $182k-$237k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this role: the job is building AI systems.
The posting mentions Python, R and machine learning among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Manage a team of data and applied scientists delivering production machine learning and experimentation pipelines.

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Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
Offered Position: Manager III, Data Science
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia
Job Number: AMZ9890706

Position Responsibilities:

Manage a team of data and applied scientists delivering production machine learning (ML) and experimentation pipelines. Research, develop, and deploy production ML models. Support, monitor, and improve production ML models. Perform analysis on business performance and make recommendations to improve products. Set team research roadmap and prioritization on a routine basis. Propose analytics approaches to solve new business problems.

Position Requirements:

PhD or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field and seven years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to a PhD and five years of experience. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) programming in Python or R. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): managing scientists or machine learning engineers.

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 $181,638/year to $236,900/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:

PhD or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field and seven years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to a PhD and five years of experience. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) programming in Python or R. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): managing scientists or machine learning engineers.#0000

Preferred qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements 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 we rate this

Manager III, Data Science - AMZ9890706 at Amazon rates 90 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Manager III, Data Science - AMZ9890706 is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $182k-$237k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Arlington.
The job was posted on August 21, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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