Hiring: Sr. Applied Scientist, Alexa Smart Home Company: Amazon Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:38:39 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Deep Learning, Hadoop, Java, LLM, Machine Learning, NumPy, Python, R, SciPy, Spark, Systems Design, TensorFlow, scikit-learn About the job Experience: •3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience •6+ years of applied research experience Required Skills: •Independently identify, frame, and solve ill-defined research problems tied to broad Smart Home problem areas, delivering with limited guidance. •Define system-level technical requirements and partner with engineering teams to adapt scientific techniques to meet production constraints (latency, cost, reliability), making appropriate tradeoffs. •Own the science strategy and roadmap for a workstream; anticipate future business and technical requirements. •Design and run rigorous experimentation and evaluation to validate approaches and quantify customer/business impact. •Build consensus on scientific approach and best practices across multiple teams; influence product features and technical direction beyond your own team. •Actively mentor and develop other scientists, and raise the bar in hiring. •Contribute to the internal and external scientific community through publications, patents, and dissemination of scientific artifacts. Qualifications: •PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience 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!