principal machine learning Applied Scientist hybrid 3+ yrs Master's · Posted Jan 13, 2026
$202,200 – $273,600
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a principal-level Applied Scientist in the machine learning function based in New York City, NY. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, NLP, Computer Vision and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $202,200–$273,600 per year.

Role
Applied Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
principal
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
New York City, NY
Experience
3+ years
Education
Master's degree
Department
Applied Science
Posted
Jan 13, 2026
AI Summary
Lead machine learning and optimization teams to develop solutions for Amazon's publisher monetization platform. Manage direct reports, collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders, and drive high-impact ML models. Requires 3+ years management experience, ML expertise, and advanced degree.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

The Amazon Publisher Monetization Stores team is seeking an experienced Manager, Applied Science to lead our Stores Supply Science team and our Stores Supply Applied Science Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing novel machine learning and optimization solutions to drive improvements in the monetization of digital content for Amazon's publishing partners. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities, define technical roadmaps, and deliver innovative solutions at scale. Equally importantly you will represent APM Stores Science across the broader Ads science community (e.g. Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, DSP and Ads Econ) and drive collaboration and harmonization. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your depth of applied science expertise to shape the future of Amazon's publisher monetization platform and have a significant impact on the business. Key job responsibilities * Lead the Stores Supply Science team and Applied Science Engineering teams as a direct manager, setting the technical vision and implementation, managing performance, and developing your team members * Work closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and ensure the delivery of high-impact solutions * Represent APM Stores Science across the broader Ads science…

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