Senior Data Scientist , Alexa AI Aurora

Job description

The Alexa AI AURORA organization is seeking a passionate, talented, and resourceful Senior Data Scientist to define and solve complex, ambiguous problems in state-of-the-art conversational AI. You will lead large-scale data science initiatives across the fields of Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), selecting the ideal methodologies from a wide range of data science disciplines to drive measurable business impact for millions of Alexa customers. In this role, you will autonomously define problem spaces and solution approaches, working closely with business, science, and engineering teams to build consensus and influence strategy. You will advise senior leadership on data-driven decisions, identify blind spots in existing metrics, and propose new measurements that shape our product direction. You will actively mentor and develop other data scientists while setting standards for scientific rigor and operational excellence within the team. The ideal candidate has broad expertise across multiple data science disciplines and a deep understanding of how software systems, data pipelines, and business processes interact. They take the lead on complex projects with minimal guidance, make sound trade-offs between short-term customer needs and long-term technical investments, and deliver solutions that are scalable, reproducible, and actionable. A proven track record…