Sr Manager, Applied Science, AGI Autonomy

The AGI team is responsibly advancing Amazon’s generative AI technologies, including the company’s most expansive multimodal foundation models. AGI Autonomy works to augment human intelligence by creating real-world digital agents. We are hiring a Senior Applied Science Manager to lead our efforts in agent capabilities to delight consumer and enterprise customers with practical AI solutions.

Key job responsibilities
-Collaborate across AGI Autonomy to align team goals with the broader Autonomy research program
-Identify and prioritize research opportunities to unlock the next set of agent capabilities
-Mentor and guide team members to achieve their career goals and objectives
-Other management activities, e.g., communicating with stakeholders, structuring work, and growing the team

Basic Qualifications

-5+ years of experience in formal management roles (i.e., with at least 3 direct reports)
-Expertise in machine vision, autonomous systems, natural language processing, or related AI/ML field
-Track record of successful projects in an applied research context

Preferred Qualifications

-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; startup experience a plus

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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position 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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $196,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $340,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.