Principal Applied Scientist, Neuro-Symbolic AI Labs
Company websiteaws.org (AWS, opens in new tab)
Base salary $198,900 to $269,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Boston, MA
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- LocationBoston, MA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
We are looking for researchers who aim to build super-intelligent AI systems that leverage proof assistants to guide learning and reasoning. Our neuro-symbolic AI technology is applied across a wide range of science and engineering domains within Amazon, and you will join the team at the forefront of this research.
As a Principal Applied Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the definition, vision, and development of product features from beginning to end. You will:
- Define and implement new neuro-symbolic applications that employ scalable and efficient approaches to solve complex problems.
- Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff.
- Deliver high-quality scientific artifacts.
About the team
We work closely with academia. Our team includes an Amazon Scholar in mathematics, and we maintain active research collaborations with faculty at leading CS departments (MIT, Berkeley, CMU).
Basic Qualifications
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience with leading experienced scientists as well as having a record of developing junior members from academia or industry to a career track in a business environment
- PhD, or Master's degree and 8+ years of applied research experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant work in industry or academia experience
- Experience creating novel algorithms and advancing the state of the art
- Have peer-reviewed scientific contributions in premier journals and conferences
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 - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually
Source: AWS · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($198,900) is above 88% of the 228 Data & ML roles in Massachusetts listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $154,400; the middle half runs from $128,662 to $180,000.
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 8, 2026.
This listingPrincipal Applied Scientist, Neuro-Symbolic AI Labs$198,900 to $269,000
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering$200,100 to $270,600
Principal Engineer, Storage/Performance$200,100 to $270,600
Principal Solutions Architect, Global Financial Services (GFS)$201K to $272K
Principal Solutions Architect, Global Financial Services (GFS)$201K to $272K
Sr Mgr, Enterprise Act Engr - AMZN9258603$201K to $272K
Solutions Architect Senior Manager, WWPS National Security$201K to $272K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Principal Applied Scientist, Neuro-Symbolic AI Labs (this listing) | $198,900 - $269,000 |
| Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering | $200,100 - $270,600 |
| Principal Engineer, Storage/Performance | $200,100 - $270,600 |
| Principal Solutions Architect, Global Financial Services (GFS) | $201K - $272K |
| Principal Solutions Architect, Global Financial Services (GFS) | $201K - $272K |
| Sr Mgr, Enterprise Act Engr - AMZN9258603 | $201K - $272K |
| Solutions Architect Senior Manager, WWPS National Security | $201K - $272K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-04-27
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, MA, Boston
USA, MA, Boston - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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