Research Scientist II, Worldwide Defect Elimination
Job ID: 2802165 | Amazon.com Services LLC
The Worldwide Defect Elimination (WWDE) Science team in Amazon Customer Service builds state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to enable defect-free shopping experiences for Amazon customers. We develop technology and mechanisms to discover, root cause, measure, and escalate defects for resolution before they impact a broader range of customers. We are looking for a creative problem solver and technically-skilled Research Scientist able and interested in building AI solutions to address customer issues at scale.
The ideal candidate will lead the development of innovative solutions that identify, root cause, attribute, and summarize problems embedded in large volumes of customer feedback in different modalities. They will also utilize the latest advances in GenAI technology to explore billions of customer contacts and automate defect resolution workflows. As a part of this role, this candidate will collaborate with a large team of experts in the field and move the state of defect elimination research forward. This candidate should have a knack for leveraging AI to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies and can communicate these effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Key job responsibilities
- Apply science models to extract actionable information from large volumes and varying modalities of customer feedback.
- Leverage GenAI/Large Language Model (LLM) technology for scaling and automating defect elimination workflows.
- Design and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of AI models.
- Present deep dives and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding and influencing business partners.
- Perform statistical analysis and statistical tests including hypothesis testing and A/B testing.
- Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation.
A day in the life
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Worldwide Defect Elimination (WWDE) team's mission is to understand and resolve all issues impacting customers at scale. The WWDE Science team is a force multiplier within this group, helping to apply science solutions to eliminate defects and enhance customer experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience.
- Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products.
- Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language.
- Experience with agile development.
- Experience building web based dashboards using common frameworks.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit here .
Posted: October 11, 2024
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