senior machine learning Applied Scientist hybrid 10+ yrs Master's · Posted Jul 8, 2026
$251,600 – $340,300
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Applied Scientist in the machine learning function based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, Computer Vision, Data Structures and roughly 10+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $251,600–$340,300 per year.

Role
Applied Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
senior
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience
10+ years
Education
Master's degree
Department
Applied Science
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
AI Summary
Lead AI development for Ring & Blink, managing scientists to build multimodal AI and edge-based computer vision systems for production. Decompose complex problems into scalable solutions, set scientific standards, and balance technical leadership with business judgment.

Job description

from Amazon careers
Ring & Blink is looking for a Senior Applied Science Manager to lead the AI development. In this role, you will be the leader of our passionate, talented, and inventive scientists, to develop industry-leading Multimodal AI, Research Infra, and scaling them successfully to production for the benefit of millions of Amazon Devices users.

This is a unique, high visibility opportunity for a leader who wants to have business impact, and dive deep into computer vision problems. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience productizing edge-based computer vision systems.

Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Manager, Applied Science, you bring structure to ambiguous business problems and use science, logic, and practical experience to decompose them into straightforward, scalable solutions. You set the standard for scientific excellence and make decisions that affect the way we build and integrate algorithms. Your solutions are exemplary in terms of algorithm design, clarity, model structure, efficiency, and extensibility. You tackle intrinsically hard problems; you're interested in learning; and you acquire skills and expertise as needed.

The ideal candidate is a strong, creative and highly-motivated Scientist/Engineers with hands-on experience in leading multiple research and engineering initiatives. You balance technical leadership with strong business judgment to make the right decisions about technology, tools, and methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

- MS/PhD degree in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related areas.
- Proven track record of shipping computer vision systems
- 10+ years of working experience on AI systems in industry
- 3+ years of managing experience of scientists
- 5+ years of programming experience with, at least, one programming language such as C++, Python, Java
- Strong business writing, verbal communication, and cross discipline collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in working with both cloud-based and edge-based computer vision algorithms
- Experience managing software development engineers
- Experience optimizing for short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities.
- Ability and willingness to multi-task and learn new technologies quickly.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience as a senior-level scientist

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 251,600.00 - 340,300.00 USD annually

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