Applied Scientist, Prime Video - Content Localization, Understanding & Enrichmen

Overview

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video subscriptions such as Apple TV+, HBO Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.
As a Prime Video team member, you’ll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You’ll work on fast-paced, challenging, and varied projects, experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.
We’ll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you.
Key Responsibilities

Apply state-of-the-art natural language processing and computer vision research to video-centric digital media.
Create and maintain an environment for applied science that attracts, retains, and develops top talent.
Lead the research direction for a team of applied scientists, creating roadmaps for forward-looking research and communicating them effectively to senior leadership.
Hire and develop applied scientists, growing the team to meet evolving customer needs.
Basic Qualifications

3+ years of building models for business application experience.
PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience.
Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language.
Experience developing and implementing deep learning algorithms, particularly with respect to computer vision algorithms.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Unix/Linux.
Experience in professional software development.
Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
Benefits

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance, Supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Accommodations

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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Location & Compensation

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
Equal Opportunity Employment

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

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