DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world leader in providing a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in hundreds of countries around the world.

Our customers are as different as the problems they would like to see solved, and the Applied Scientist must be able to deal with ambiguity and shifting goals. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in computer science, engineering, statistics, machine learning, operations research, mathematics, or in another highly quantitative field
• Depth and breadth in state-of-the-art approaches in science
• 2+ years of relevant academic research or industry experience
• Scientific mindset and the ability to invent
• Excellent creative problem solving skills
• Ability to design and develop system prototypes in simulation
• Superior communication and data presentation skills
• Effective working in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior communication and data presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and identify fruitful research directions
• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Experience with applying scientific principles