principal machine learning Applied Scientist tech_leadership · Posted Apr 27, 2026
$198,900 – $269,000
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a principal-level Applied Scientist in the machine learning function based in Boston, MA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, Data Structures, Agile. Compensation is listed at $198,900–$269,000 per year.

Role
Applied Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Boston, MA
Department
Applied Science
Posted
Apr 27, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers
We are looking for researchers who aim to build super-intelligent AI systems that leverage proof assistants to guide learning and reasoning. Our neuro-symbolic AI technology is applied across a wide range of science and engineering domains within Amazon, and you will join the team at the forefront of this research.

As a Principal Applied Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the definition, vision, and development of product features from beginning to end. You will:

- Define and implement new neuro-symbolic applications that employ scalable and efficient approaches to solve complex problems.
- Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff.
- Deliver high-quality scientific artifacts.

About the team
We work closely with academia. Our team includes an Amazon Scholar in mathematics, and we maintain active research collaborations with faculty at leading CS departments (MIT, Berkeley, CMU).

Basic Qualifications

- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience with leading experienced scientists as well as having a record of developing junior members from academia or industry to a career track in a business environment
- PhD, or Master's degree and 8+ years of applied research experience

Preferred Qualifications

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