Applied Scientist II, CLS - Technology

Amazon • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

As an Applied Scientist on our Central Learning Solutions Team, you will play a critical role in driving the design, development, and delivery of learning programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership and associate development within the organization. You will leverage your expertise in learning science, data analysis, and statistical model design to create impactful learning journey roadmap that align with organizational goals and priorities.

Requirements

• 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 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Unix/Linux
• Experience in professional software development

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on learning and development trends, theories, and best practices related to leadership and associate development
• Analyze data to identify learning needs, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement within the organization.
• Use data-driven insights to inform the design and implementation of learning interventions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive learning programs focused on leadership development and associate growth
• Design learning experiences using evidence-based instructional strategies, adult learning principles, and innovative technologies.
• Create engaging and interactive learning materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led workshops, and multimedia resources.
• Develop evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of learning programs on leadership development and associate performance
• Collect and analyze feedback from participants and stakeholders to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and future learning needs.
• Iterate on learning interventions based on evaluation results and feedback to continuously improve program outcomes
• Serve as a subject matter expert on learning science, instructional design, and leadership development within the organization
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to align learning initiatives with strategic priorities and business objectives
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

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