Amazon
Principal Applied Scientist, Amazon Payments
$199K–$269K
Seattle, WA · Principal · Full-time · Posted May 7, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years required; 12+ years preferred.
- Education
- PhD or MSc in computer science or related fields.
About the job
Leads applied science for Amazon Payments AI/ML, setting research direction and delivering machine learning and GenAI services with engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Set research directions and roadmaps, and communicate them to senior leadership.
- Mentor, recruit, retain, and develop applied scientists.
- Partner with engineering leaders to bring research into production and deliver Payments services and features.
What they ask for
- PhD or MSc in computer science or related fields.
- 10+ years in AI and Machine Learning in industry and/or academia.
- Track record of thought leadership and contributions that have advanced the field.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills; strong delivery record; ability to manage competing priorities; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- 12+ years in AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing in industry and/or academia.
- Strong publication history in top publications.
Pay
198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Machine Learning, GenAI, Natural Language Processing
AI focus
Leads AI/ML research and product work, including payments recommendations, prediction, and GenAI platforms for SOP automation.
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