Applied Scientist, BRP Payment Risk ML, BRP Payment Risk ML

Do you want to join an innovative team of scientists who use machine learning and statistical techniques to help Amazon provide the best customer experience by preventing eCommerce fraud

Are you excited by the prospect of analyzing and modeling terabytes of data and creating state-of-the-art algorithms to solve real world problems

Do you like to own end-to-end business problems/metrics and directly impact the profitability of the company Do you enjoy collaborating in a diverse team environment

If yes then you may be a great fit to join the Amazon Buyer Risk Prevention (BRP) Machine Learning group. We are looking for a talented scientist who is passionate to build advanced algorithmic systems that help manage safety of millions of transactions every day.

Key job responsibilities
Use machine learning and statistical techniques to create scalable risk management systems
Learning and understanding large amounts of Amazons historical business data for specific instances of risk or broader risk trends
Design development and evaluation of highly innovative models for risk management

Working closely with software engineering teams to drive real-time model implementations and new feature creations

Working closely with operations staff to optimize risk management operations

Establishing scalable efficient automated processes for large scale data analyses model development model validation and model implementation

Tracking general business activity and providing clear compelling management reporting on a regular basis

Research and implement novel machine learning and statistical approaches

- 3 years of building models for business application experience
- PhD or Masters degree and 4 years of CS CE ML or related field experience
- 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

- A PhD in CS Machine Learning GenAI Operations Research or relevant field 5 years of industry experience in predictive modeling and analysis
- Strong Machine Learning breadth and depth
- Strong skills with SQL Strong skills with Spark/Python/Perl (or similar) Ability to think creatively and solve problems Good written and spoken communication skills
- Demonstrated track record of cultivating strong working relationships and driving collaboration across multiple technical and business teams

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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 and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Diego - 142800.00 - 193200.00 USD annually