Amazon.com-posted 3 months ago
$143,300 - $247,600/Yr
Full-time • Senior
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
General Merchandise Retailers

As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers' businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use. As a Research Scientist III on this team you will have the opportunity to spearhead a brand new initiative that will design and create hiring experiences. We're seeking a scientific leader with expertise in survey methodologies, psychometrics, experimental design, and advanced statistical analysis. You'll work with state-of-the-art research tools, leveraging AI and machine learning algorithms to solve complex challenges in survey methodology and data analysis. You should be comfortable identifying and framing new research challenges that require scientific advances at the product level. You'll work closely with senior technical leaders within the team to deliver research-driven insights and solutions.

  • Apply your expertise in psychometrics to ensure the validity and reliability of our measurement instruments
  • Utilize advanced statistical techniques to analyze complex datasets, analyze open text feedback, uncover meaningful patterns, and derive actionable insights.
  • Design and conduct experiments to test new measurement methods and improve the precision of our customer experience metrics
  • Explore emerging technologies and innovative methodologies to enhance experience measurement while maintaining Amazon's commitment to scientific integrity
  • Translate complex research findings into compelling, actionable strategies and influence technical and business decisions at the product level
  • Write impactful documents that distill intricate scientific concepts into clear, persuasive communications for diverse audiences, including senior business leaders
  • Actively mentor and develop other scientists while playing an active role in the scientific community
  • PhD
  • 3+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience
  • Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers
  • Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
  • Knowledge of a scripting language (Python, R, etc.)
  • Experience contributing to the creation and implementation of high-quality, high-volume recruiting plans
  • PhD in econometrics, statistics, industrial engineering, operations research, optimization, data mining, analytics, or equivalent quantitative field
  • Experience converting research studies into tangible real-world changes
  • Experience with AI/ML technologies
  • Experience in practical work applying ML to solve complex problems for large scale applications
  • Experience with enterprise IT application work that includes software development or DevOps engineering
  • Experience collaborating with UX, Product, and technical partners
  • Publication record in top-tier IO Psych, Organizational Behavior, Management, or AI/ML conferences/journals
  • Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
  • Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package
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