Applied Science Manager - Web Search/Retrieval/Ranking, AGI Info - Web Information Systems

Amazon • El Segundo, CA

82d • $165,500 - $286,000

About The Position

Help shape the future of artificial intelligence by leading breakthrough innovations in web search and Retrieval Augmented Generation at Amazon AGI. We're seeking an exceptional Applied Science Manager to drive the development of next-generation search capabilities to improve agentic applications across Amazon. Your work will directly influence the next generation of Amazon's search and AI systems, improving how millions of users interact with our platforms through more intelligent and efficient information retrieval systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience.
• Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics.
• Experience hiring and growing top talent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business applications.
• Experience building complex software systems involving deep learning, machine learning, and computer vision that have been successfully delivered to customers.
• Experience developing large scale search systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists to improve web search capabilities and drive key improvements across multiple agentic systems.
• Develop novel retrieval and ranking models to improve search, incorporating multiple objectives such as relevance and trustworthiness.
• Partner closely with engineering to improve model performance.
• Improve content and query understanding models to deliver improved signal to retrieval and ranking models.
• Partner closely with content acquisition and customer teams to ensure dependencies are met and deliver value to end customers.
• Enhance information grounding for LLMs.
• Develop a science roadmap, including publication opportunities and accelerating delivery of customer impact.
• Coach and develop the team, hire, and maintain scientific rigor throughout the team.

Benefits

• Base pay ranges from $165,500/year to $286,000/year depending on geographic market.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager