Hiring: Applied Scientist, Special Projects Company: Amazon Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:58:20 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Deep Learning, Java, Linux, Machine Learning, Python About the job Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields •Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++ •Preferred Qualifications •Experience using Unix/Linux •Experience in professional software development •Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals •Experience in deep learning models for life sciences; knowledge of protein biology. 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!