Join us in revolutionizing Alexa Shopping experiences through the power of advanced AI. We’re seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to drive innovation in voice-driven commerce and shape the future of Alexa+.
In this role, you will develop and implement innovative AI solutions that enhance shopping experiences across all Alexa endpoints. You will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of Generative AI and Agentic AI, collaborating closely with Alexa's science teams to integrate next-generation shopping features with Alexa+ customer experiences. This position offers significant impact and growth potential while working on problems at unprecedented scale, allowing you to present your work to senior leadership and influence key technical decisions that will shape the future of AI-driven retail.
Key job responsibilities
- Bridge the gap between research and production, translating innovative AI concepts into practical, customer-facing features.
- Lead the development of innovative AI/ML solutions for Alexa Shopping, taking ownership of critical scientific components that directly impact customer experiences.
- Design and implement state-of-the-art machine learning models, focusing on natural language processing, recommendation systems, and multi-modal interactions.
- Tackle complex technical challenges in voice-commerce, developing scalable and maintainable solutions that can serve millions of customers.
- Collaborate across teams to drive consensus on technical approaches and influence architectural decisions for Alexa Shopping features.
- Mentor junior scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence within the team.
- Contribute to the scientific community through technical documentation, research publications, and participation in conferences.
- Develop and implement novel evaluation metrics to measure the success of AI-driven shopping experiences.
About the team
The Alexa Shopping team is pioneering the future of voice-enabled commerce across all Alexa devices, including smart speakers, screens, the Alexa App, and Fire TV. We are at the forefront of integrating innovative Generative AI and LLMs to transform the entire shopping journey into a seamless voice and touch experience. Our mission spans the complete shopping lifecycle, from upper-funnel discovery and personalized recommendations to search optimization, purchasing, reordering, order tracking, and post-purchase support. We’re reinventing how customers discover and interact with millions of products through conversational AI, making shopping more intuitive, accessible, and delightful. As part of our team, you'll work alongside world-class scientists and engineers to shape the next generation of AI-driven shopping experiences that will impact millions of customers globally.
