Applied Scientist
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $172,400 to $223,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Newark, NJ
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- LocationNewark, NJ
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
About this role
In this role, you'll employ scalable machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to detect and predict fraudulent activities, enhance fraud investigation capabilities, and develop advanced fraud protection and defense mechanisms. You'll leverage these technologies to analyze complex patterns in transaction data, identify anomalies, and create predictive models that can anticipate potential fraud before it occurs. Your work will be crucial in safeguarding the company's assets, protecting customers from financial harm, and maintaining the integrity of our systems. You'll translate intricate fraud patterns into actionable insights, enabling rapid response to emerging threats and informing critical business decisions related to risk management. You'll operate in an agile environment in which we own and collaborate on the life cycle of research, design, and model development of relevant projects.
As an Applied Scientist, you will...
- Protect Audible’s customers and content creators against the onslaught of AI-generated fraud
- Develop Amazon-scale data engineering & modeling pipelines.
- Imagine and invent before the business asks, and create novel fraud detection and mitigation solutions using innovative approaches.
- Work closely with other data scientists, ML experts, engineers as well as business across the globe, and on cross-disciplinary efforts with other scientists within Amazon.
- Contribute to the growth of the Audible Data Science team by sharing your ideas, intellectual property and learning from others.
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience creating novel algorithms and advancing the state of the art
- MS in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Applied Math, Operational Research or a related quantitative field +5 yrs relevant experience; or PhD
- Fluent in SQL, Python
- Depth and breadth in novel machine learning technologies
- Machine Learning Pipeline orchestration with AWS (SageMaker, Batch, Lambda, Step Functions) or similar cloud-platforms
- Big Data Engineering with Spark/AWS EMR & Glue
- Experience with Agile Software Development
Preferred Qualifications
- Domain knowledge of comparable products (digital, retail)
- Fluency in Java
- Experience in developing and enhancing fraud detection and mitigation models and techniques
- Knowledge of the latest advancements in AI/ML-powered fraud detection
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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. Amazon also offers 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NJ, Newark - 172,400.00 - 223,400.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($172,400) is above 73% of the 30 Data & ML roles in New Jersey listed on this site. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $109,625 to $169,400.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Applied Scientist (this listing) | $172,400 - $223,400 |
| Robotics/AI Motor Control Scientist, Fauna | $172,400 - $223,400 |
| Applied Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket | $172,400 - $223,400 |
| Applied Scientist, Fauna | $172,400 - $223,400 |
| Human-Robot Interaction Applied Scientist , Fauna | $172,400 - $223,400 |
| Applied Scientist, Prime Video - Generative AI | $172,400 - $223,400 |
| Applied Scientist , Fauna | $172,400 - $223,400 |
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- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-21
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, NJ, Newark
USA, NJ, Newark - 172,400.00 - 223,400.00 USD annually
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