Drimva

Amazon

Principal Data Scientist, AWS Analytics Engineering (AAE)

$189K–$256K

Seattle, WA · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026

Experience
10+ years; no stated alternatives.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

About the job

Sets the science strategy for AWS product growth analytics, developing and applying data science to inform product decisions and influence senior leaders across AWS organizations.

What you'll do

  • Define the multi-year science vision and roadmap for AWS product growth analytics.
  • Advise senior leaders using scientific analysis, growth insights, and strategic recommendations.
  • Develop analytical frameworks and metrics, raise scientific standards, and mentor decision scientists.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
  • 10+ years in data science or a similar role involving data extraction, analysis, statistical modeling, and communication.
  • Competency in data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R).
  • Experience with advanced machine learning techniques, leading large-scale technical or scientific programs, and influencing senior leadership.

Nice to have

  • PhD or Master's degree in a related quantitative field; knowledge of AWS technology stack or Certification.
  • Applied experience with Gen AI, large language models, Bayesian methods, econometrics, or reinforcement learning.

Pay

189,400.00 - 256,200.00 USD annually (base salary)

Tools

SQL, Python, R, AWS, EC2, S3, Gen AI, large language models

AI focus

Leads ML-driven product analytics and develops analytical and ML solutions, including applications involving Gen AI and large language models.

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)