Applied Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Applied Scientist (AI): Building and optimizing advanced machine learning models for content generation, localization, image/video understanding, and personalization for Prime Video with an accent on applying computer vision, generative AI, and natural language processing to video-centric media challenges. Focus on developing scalable ML models, integrating them into production systems, and driving future research initiatives.

Location: Must be based in the US, with specific mention of Los Angeles County.

Salary: $136,000–$223,400/year

Company

hirify.global is creating best-in-class digital video experiences for Prime Video, a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming.

What you will do

• Lead research in computer vision and natural language processing, applying it to video-centric media challenges.
• Develop scalable machine learning models to enhance media asset generation, content discovery, and personalization.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems at scale.
• Actively participate in publishing research in leading conferences and journals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to drive future research initiatives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building models for business applications.
• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, or parallel and distributed computing.
• Must be based in the US.

Nice to have

• Experience with generative deep learning models applicable to the creation of synthetic humans like CNNs, GANs, VAEs and NF.
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.

Culture & Benefits

• End-to-end ownership of product, user experience, design, and technology.
• Work on fast-paced, challenging, and varied projects with opportunities to experiment.
• Bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to enhance Prime Video for customers.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits provided as part of a total compensation package.
• Inclusive culture empowering Amazonians to deliver the best results.