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Applied Scientist, PXT LEGENDS

Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and implement machine learning models and recommendation systems to power Amazon's hiring process, connecting candidates to jobs at global scale.

Role type

Senior Applied Scientist (Machine Learning & Recommendation Systems)

Builds

Recommendation systems for job seekers and recruiters, AI systems for talent acquisition

Domain

Technology / Human Resources / Talent Acquisition

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning model building, statistical analysis, algorithm design, data structures, numerical optimization, distributed computing, experimental design

Preferred skills

Professional software development, Python, Java, C, C++

Responsibilities

Design and implement ML models for recommendation systems, collaborate with engineers and product managers, participate in full software development lifecycle, solve complex ML problems with optimal data structures, stay current with scientific literature

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC