principal machine learning Applied Scientist hybrid · Posted Oct 27, 2025
$211,400 – $286,000
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a principal-level Applied Scientist in the machine learning function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, LLMs, NLP. Compensation is listed at $211,400–$286,000 per year.

Role
Applied Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
principal
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Department
Applied Science
Posted
Oct 27, 2025

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Job description

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About Sponsored Products and Brands The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through generative AI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising. Key job responsibilities As an Applied Science Manager, you will: * Directly manage and lead a cross-functional team of Applied Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Software Development Engineers. * Develop science and engineering roadmaps for SPB ads CTR prediction with ML and Gen AI solutions, run annual planning, and foster cross-team collaboration on model development and integration to advertising applications. * Hire and develop top talent, provide technical and career development guidance to scientists and…

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