Applied Scientist, Special Projects
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $142,800 to $193,200
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA +1 more
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- LocationSeattle, WA +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (4 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Seattle, WA
- Boston, MA
About this job
Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s Think Big leadership principle to the limits. If you’re interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you.
As an Applied Scientist on our team, you will focus on building state-of-the-art ML models for biology. Our team rewards curiosity while maintaining a laser-focus in bringing products to market. Competitive candidates are responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, startup-like environment. At the forefront of both academic and applied research in this product area, you have the opportunity to work together with a diverse and talented team of scientists, engineers, and product managers and collaborate with other teams.
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience in deep learning models for life sciences; knowledge of protein biology.
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, MA, Boston - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($142,800) is above 28% of the 329 Data & ML roles in Washington listed on this site; 69 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $143,700; the middle half runs from $136,000 to $168,000.
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 7, 2026.
This listingApplied Scientist, Special Projects$142,800 to $193,200
Customer Insights Lead, Global Logistics Domestic First Mile$142,800 to $193,200
Senior Product Marketing Manager, GTM Lead, Fashion & Fitness Marketing$142,800 to $193,200
Applied Scientist, BRP Payment Risk ML, BRP Payment Risk ML$142,800 to $193,200
Applied Scientist, Denied Party Screening (DPS), AWS Compliance & Security Assurance$142,800 to $193,200
Simulation & Modeling Applied Scientist, Prime Air Flight Sciences High Fidelity Methods$142,800 to $193,200
Applied Scientist, AWS Payments and Fraud Prevention$142,800 to $193,200
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Applied Scientist, Special Projects (this listing) | $142,800 - $193,200 |
| Customer Insights Lead, Global Logistics Domestic First Mile | $142,800 - $193,200 |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager, GTM Lead, Fashion & Fitness Marketing | $142,800 - $193,200 |
| Applied Scientist, BRP Payment Risk ML, BRP Payment Risk ML | $142,800 - $193,200 |
| Applied Scientist, Denied Party Screening (DPS), AWS Compliance & Security Assurance | $142,800 - $193,200 |
| Simulation & Modeling Applied Scientist, Prime Air Flight Sciences High Fidelity Methods | $142,800 - $193,200 |
| Applied Scientist, AWS Payments and Fraud Prevention | $142,800 - $193,200 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-25
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle • US, MA, Boston
USA, MA, Boston - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
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