Hiring: Applied Scientist II, WWOS Tech Company: Amazon Science Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:58:26 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Machine Learning, Fraud Detection, Theft Prevention, Organized Crime Detection, Data Mining, Numerical Optimization, Algorithms & Data Structures, Distributed Computing, High-Performance Computing, Python, Java, C++, Unix/Linux, Software Development, Supply Chain, Operations Experience: - 3+ years of experience building models for business applications - PhD, or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in CS, CE, ML, or a related field - Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals Required Skills: - Programming in Java, C++, Python, or a related language - Expertise in at least one of the following: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing - Ability to build ML models and integrate them via software applications - Strong analytical and strategic thinking with a data-driven approach - Comfort working independently in ambiguous environments Qualifications: - PhD in Research, Statistics, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred - Proven track record of building fraud detection systems and detecting organized crime - Experience owning KPIs and automating theft/fraud detection - Ability to perform end-to-end evaluation of operational defects, system gaps, and scaling challenges - Strong communication skills to present learnings and vision to stakeholders and leadership - Collaborative team player with a commitment to an inclusive workplace Compensation: Not specified in the job posting Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!