Our team builds the AI and ML systems behind AWS Governance, Risk, & Compliance service, where science is not auxiliary — it is the core. Every customer-visible compliance result flows through models our scientists create and maintain. We are investing in next-generation capabilities including observability and governance for AI agents, and the multi-quarter Agent Context initiative is an organization-defining program that will need technical leaders.
Growth here is tangible. You will own the full model lifecycle from training through production monitoring, develop rare expertise at the intersection of ML and compliance, and have a clear path to expand your scope into technical leadership as the service scales.
- 2+ years of building models for business application experience
- 2+ years of programming in Java, C++, Python or related language experience
- 2+ years of hands-on predictive modeling and large data analysis experience
- PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
- Experience with one of the following areas: machine learning technologies, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP) or related applications
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
- Extensive experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment.
- Experience with building agentic systems using LLMs and familiar with common agentic framework such as Strands Agent, LangGraph, etc.
- Solid knowledge on LLM techniques and experience with LLM post-training.
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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.
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USA, VA, Arlington - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually