We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Seattle, WA, USAWe are seeking an Applied Scientist II to join our AI Security Platform organization, which builds AI-powered security solutions to reimagine how Amazon discovers and protects customer data and applications.As an Applied Scientist II, you will be responsible for researching, modeling, designing, and implementing state-of-the-art solutions to secure products and services at Amazon scale. You will collaborate with applied scientists, security engineers, software engineers, as well as partner teams to develop innovative AI technologies that solve some of our hardest security problems, and build intelligent foundational services that support builder teams across Amazon throughout their software development journey, enabling Amazon businesses to accelerate the pace of innovation to delight our customers.Key job responsibilities• Research and develop accurate and scalable science methods to solve some of our hardest security problems• Partner with applied scientists, software engineers, and security engineers to drive modeling, design and implementation of AI-based, automated foundational security services that support builder teams throughout their software development journeyA day in the lifeThe AI Security Platform organization builds AI-powered security solutions to reimagine how Amazon discovers and protects customer data and applications.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAmazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why Amazon Security?At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical storesInclusive Team CultureIn Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.Training & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.Basic Qualifications- 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.Preferred Qualifications- Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) for business applications- Experience translating business needs into technical requirements- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences- Strong problem-solving ability and the ability to work in ambiguous and constantly evolving environmentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.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 $223,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.