What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Scientist - Cloud Operations position at Amazon Web Services, Inc.?
The Automated Reasoning Group within AWS Cloud Operations is seeking a talented Applied Scientist to join our team. In this role, you'll focus on the exciting intersection of Artificial Intelligence and program analysis to automate the management of cloud compute resources. Your initial focus will be on reactive, incident-driven remediation, with a long-term goal of advancing towards preventative actions.
Every day, countless developers around the world conduct billions of transactions on AWS, leveraging the cloud's power to foster innovation in applications, websites, and businesses. By utilizing automated reasoning technology and mathematical proofs, AWS enables customers to address critical questions about security, availability, durability, and functional correctness. We call this provable security, providing absolute assurance in the security of the cloud.
In your role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of automated reasoning specialists and software development engineers to develop groundbreaking tools and techniques for code synthesis and analysis.
Why Join AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading and most comprehensive cloud platform globally. We have a history of pioneering cloud computing and continue to innovate, which is why our customers, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, place their trust in our robust suite of products and services.
Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) focuses on delivering product innovations like Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). As part of the UC organization, you will contribute to the development and management of various services, including Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, and Productivity Apps, helping customers who need specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Inclusive Team Culture
At AWS, we prioritize learning and curiosity. Our employee-led affinity groups promote a culture of inclusion, allowing us to celebrate our diversity. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to embrace our unique backgrounds.
Work / Life Balance
We strongly believe in the importance of work-life harmony. Our flexible working culture ensures that achieving success at work should not require personal sacrifices. When our team members feel supported both at work and at home, there are no limits to what we can accomplish in the cloud.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We are dedicated to continuous performance improvement as we strive to be the best employer on Earth. You'll find numerous resources for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career advancement here to help you grow into a well-rounded professional.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values candidates with diverse experiences. Regardless of whether you meet all the preferred qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply. If your career has just begun, follows a non-traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, we welcome your application.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD or Master’s degree
- Experience with patents or publications in top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C , Python, or similar
- Expertise in areas such as algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, or high-performance computing
- A minimum of 3 years of experience building models for business applications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Amazon is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, we are here to assist you.
