Machine Learning Scientist, Amazon Games AI Any Engineer Intern Skilled

Amazon Games is seeking a highly effective Machine Learning Scientist to build and integrate new groundbreaking ML, RL and Generative AI (Gen AI) approaches into our game pipelines and customer experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with our game development studios and operations teams to research and develop generative AI-powered tools, pipelines and features across Amazon Games.

At Amazon Games, our ambition is to create bold new experiences that foster community in and around our games. Our team of game industry veterans develops AAA multiplayer games and original IPs, with teams in Seattle, Orange County, San Diego, Montreal, and Bucharest. Amazon Games, through its Studios, Publishing, and Prime Gaming divisions collaborating with external partners, aims to develop, publish, and deliver compelling AAA games and content experiences for gamers to discover.

Key job responsibilities

1. Research, implement, and productionize ambitious and complex AI/ML services for Amazon Games.
2. Collaborate with game team engineers, designers and artists to design, develop, and integrate new generative AI tools into developer workflows.
3. Proactively identify and solve problems that affect the quality of life for players, operations, and other developers.
4. Stay up to date with and analyze the latest advancements in generative AI technology, and continuously improve product features where meaningful improvements in cost, scalability, quality, or functionality can be achieved.

A day in the life

1. You thrive in a collaborative environment where your decisions have significant impact and influence.
2. You are passionate about building game experiences that delight players.
3. You deliver great workflows, tools, and game innovations to your fellow developers and constantly seek improvement.
4. You want to be part of something exciting and unique in the gaming ecosystem.

About the team

The Amazon Games Studio AI Research team focuses on artificial intelligence innovation in gaming. Our highly skilled, multi-discipline team works across Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative AI to reimagine game development. We work closely with first-party game developers and partner studios to bring creative visions to life. Our mission is to use AI responsibly to transform gameplay experiences, enrich narratives, and provide creators with practical tools to optimize their production pipelines.

Basic Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or above in math/statistics/engineering or other equivalent quantitative discipline.
2. 3+ years of programming in Java, C++, Python or related language experience.
3. 3+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience.
4. 4+ years of experience in applied research.
5. 1+ year of experience in mentoring junior colleagues and/or contributing as a leader by interviewing, managing a team or similar.
6. 1+ year of experience in Game development (or similar entertainment field) including working with game designers and artists.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One or more years of building applications using ML or RL techniques.
2. One or more years of building applications using Gen AI techniques.
3. Experience in designing, deploying ML/RL services and making them ready for production.
4. Experience building ML/AI products for games.
5. Experience working with Game development teams including game designers and artists.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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