Applied Scientist, AWS Applied AI Solutions - Life Sciences

As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide end user applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide Basic qualifications: - Master's degree or above in a relevant field - Applied research experience with a track record of solving complex technical problems and delivering results - Experience with LLMs, reasoning systems, and agentic AI, including architecture design, training, fine-tuning, and evaluation - Experience building or evaluating agentic systems (planning, tool use, retrieval, verification) - Publication record at ML or computational biology venues - PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field, or MS with equivalent applied research experience - Demonstrated ability to apply model customization techniques (fine-tuning, RLHF, retrieval augmentation, domain adaptation) to specific downstream applications - Excellent programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX), with a modern development practice that embraces AI-assisted coding and iteration Preferred: - Experience designing agent evaluations or benchmarks for scientific or high-stakes domains - Experience with clinical data standards (e.g., SDTM/ADaM) or regulatory science - Experience with graph neural networks or causal inference - Domain experience in life sciences or computational biology (protein engineering, antibody design, genomics, or clinical data) - Experience translating research into products or services that others use - Experience taking 0-to-1 capabilities from initial research through first customer delivery 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