Applied Science Manager, Ads Measurement Science

## Responsibilities - Independently manage a team of scientists. - Identify the needs of your team and effectively grow, hire, and promote scientists to maintain a high-performing team. - Have a broad understanding of scientific techniques, several of which may fall out of your specific job function. - Define the strategic vision for your team. Establish a roadmap and successfully deliver scientific solutions that execute that vision. - Define clear goals for your team and effectively prioritize, balancing short-term needs and long-term value. - Establish clear and effective metrics and scientific process to enforce consistent, high-quality artifact delivery. - Proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager, customers, and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks. Know when to escalate. - Communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all types of audiences. Author strategic documentation for your team. Communicate issues and options with leaders in such a way that facilitates understanding and that leads to a decision. - Work successfully with customers, leaders, and engineering teams. Foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues. ## Requirements - 4+ years of applied research experience. - 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience. - 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience. - PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience. - Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics. - Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language. ## Nice to Have - Experience building complex software systems, especially involving deep learning, machine learning and computer vision, that have been successfully delivered to customers. - PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field. ## Benefits - Base salary range listed. 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. - 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. - 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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. - Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties 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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.