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Applied Scientist II, EC2 Core Platform
Amazon
H1B ✓On-sitesenior levelPosted April 15, 2026
About the Role
The Applied Scientist will design, develop, and deploy scalable machine learning solutions to optimize EC2 capacity and demand allocation. They are responsible for driving medium-to-large projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating complex scientific models to business stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or PhD in a technical field with at least 3 years of experience in building business-applied models. Proficiency in programming languages like Java, C++, or Python and a strong background in scientific research or patents are required.
Full Job Description
Join the EC2 Capacity Intelligence Science Team in
improving customer experience and capacity utilization by inventing and implementing scientific solutions directly into production where we have various complex online capacity management systems at the heart of where supply meets demand.
We are seeking analytical problem-solvers who thrive on deep dives into data. They should be excited about applying scientific principles and statistical techniques to real-world challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-tasking abilities and can credibly bridge the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders. Your critical thinking skills, business understanding, and technical savvy will be leveraged to identify specific and actionable opportunities to solve existing business problems and look around corners for future opportunities. Your domain spans the design, development, testing, and deployment of data-driven and highly scalable machine learning solutions in efficient capacity and demand allocation, and improving customer experience.
An Applied Scientist in the EC2 Capacity Intelligence Science Team owns and drives medium-to-large sized projects to achieve cross-team goals. They invent and drive or heavily influence the design of scientifically-complex software solutions or systems, applying strong scientific reasoning and developing state-of-the-art models to solve complex problems for EC2 businesses.
To successfully develop novel solutions to complex problems in this space, they must have expertise in at least one computer science discipline (e.g., Machine Learning, Deep Learning) and a good understanding of the relative strengths and weaknesses of various state-of-the-art scientific approaches such as Forecasting, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Causal Inference. They must drive best practices and set standards in balancing science and engineering interests while providing model transparency.
Key job responsibilities
A successful Applied Scientist in the EC2 Capacity Intelligence Team must drive thoughtful discussions with stakeholders, fellow scientists and developers both within the team and across multiple teams to help bridge the gap between business and science. They must clearly explain their design and development decisions to their team, and independently implement and productionize their solutions. They must explain model outputs to customers and stakeholders, and work with them to understand pain points and corner cases that impact the business. They must leverage this domain expertise to develop new algorithms. They must write effective narratives for customers and leadership to gain approval from stakeholders on model launches or updates.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications: - PhD, or Master's degree and 3+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- 3+ years of building models for business application experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
improving customer experience and capacity utilization by inventing and implementing scientific solutions directly into production where we have various complex online capacity management systems at the heart of where supply meets demand.
We are seeking analytical problem-solvers who thrive on deep dives into data. They should be excited about applying scientific principles and statistical techniques to real-world challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-tasking abilities and can credibly bridge the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders. Your critical thinking skills, business understanding, and technical savvy will be leveraged to identify specific and actionable opportunities to solve existing business problems and look around corners for future opportunities. Your domain spans the design, development, testing, and deployment of data-driven and highly scalable machine learning solutions in efficient capacity and demand allocation, and improving customer experience.
An Applied Scientist in the EC2 Capacity Intelligence Science Team owns and drives medium-to-large sized projects to achieve cross-team goals. They invent and drive or heavily influence the design of scientifically-complex software solutions or systems, applying strong scientific reasoning and developing state-of-the-art models to solve complex problems for EC2 businesses.
To successfully develop novel solutions to complex problems in this space, they must have expertise in at least one computer science discipline (e.g., Machine Learning, Deep Learning) and a good understanding of the relative strengths and weaknesses of various state-of-the-art scientific approaches such as Forecasting, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Causal Inference. They must drive best practices and set standards in balancing science and engineering interests while providing model transparency.
Key job responsibilities
A successful Applied Scientist in the EC2 Capacity Intelligence Team must drive thoughtful discussions with stakeholders, fellow scientists and developers both within the team and across multiple teams to help bridge the gap between business and science. They must clearly explain their design and development decisions to their team, and independently implement and productionize their solutions. They must explain model outputs to customers and stakeholders, and work with them to understand pain points and corner cases that impact the business. They must leverage this domain expertise to develop new algorithms. They must write effective narratives for customers and leadership to gain approval from stakeholders on model launches or updates.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications: - PhD, or Master's degree and 3+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- 3+ years of building models for business application experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually