senior machine learning Applied Scientist ic · Posted Apr 28, 2026

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Applied Scientist in the machine learning function based in Tokyo, Japan. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, R, Spark.

Role
Applied Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Department
Machine Learning Science
Posted
Apr 28, 2026

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Job description

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We are seeking a talented, customer-focused Senior Applied Scientist to join the AVS ProServe Science and Data Team. In this role, you will develop and apply machine learning algorithms to solve ambiguous business problems, leading the roadmap to help vendors understand their customers, identify opportunities for growth and define long-term strategy. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in machine learning, interpretable models, transformers, and experimentation, along with the business acumen to translate problems into scalable science solutions. We're looking for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who is comfortable with ambiguity, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment — with a passion for driving measurable impact. Key job responsibilities • Develop customer understanding models by designing and building orchestrated ML solutions that enable vendors to deeply understand their customers and uncover growth opportunities • Bridge science and business strategy by translating model outputs into actionable insights and recommendations that inform vendor growth strategies, customer acquisition, and long-term planning • Measure and validate business impact by closing the loop between science solutions and business outcomes — establishing measurement frameworks that quantify impact, surface new opportunities, and continuously refine the path to vendor growth • Lead cross-functional…

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