principal machine learning Applied Scientist tech_leadership · Posted Apr 13, 2026
$228,700 – $309,400
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a principal-level Applied Scientist in the machine learning function based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, Spark, TensorFlow. Compensation is listed at $228,700–$309,400 per year.

Role
Applied Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Department
Applied Science
Posted
Apr 13, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment through cutting-edge AI? Prime Video’s technology teams are redefining the digital video experience at scale. As a Principal Applied Scientist at Prime Video, you will be a technical and strategic leader responsible for inventing, developing, and deploying groundbreaking AI solutions that power personalized, relevant, and delightful experiences for millions of global customers. You will help shape the vision and direction of key ML systems that support Prime Video’s mission to deliver AI-powered customer experiences. This role demands a unique blend of deep technical expertise in machine learning and recommendation systems, industry leadership, and strong collaboration skills. You will guide the development of high-impact systems end-to-end - leading innovation from foundational research through production deployment - while mentoring scientists and influencing product and engineering roadmaps. We are looking for a thought leader who brings a strong track record of delivering ML innovations at scale, along with the curiosity and drive to push boundaries. This is a rare opportunity to drive meaningful impact at one of the largest streaming services in the world. Key job responsibilities - Invent, prototype, and productionize large-scale AI solutions across Prime Video’s personalization and discovery ecosystem using deep…

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