Sr. Manager, Applied Science, Sponsored Products and Brands

ID: 7797

Type: Full-time

Category: Others

Company Name: Amazon.com Services LLC

Location: USA, WA, Seattle; USA, NY, New York

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Job Description

The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through generative AI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We bridge human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights.

SPB Global Optimization (GO) team was created recently to accelerate GMSP growth in non-US markets. We are helping drive profitability across all marketplaces by creating delightful experiences for shoppers and advertisers alike. We are working backwards from customers to re-imagine Amazon's advertising stack from the ground up, leveraging multilingual and multi-modal GenAI technologies including semantic hash designs, LLMs, and more to deliver solutions that scale worldwide from day one. This is your opportunity to be part of a small, high-impact team that prototypes, invents, and ships state-of-the-art solutions that will define the future of digital advertising. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional team of Applied Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Software Development Engineers in delivering GMSP acceleration across multiple EU markets.
- Understand the unique needs of advertisers and shoppers in diverse marketplaces to craft the vision and milestones for SPB GO program in EU to create delightful experiences that increase engagement and satisfaction for both customer groups.
- Architect next-generation systems that replace legacy monolithic infrastructure with scalable, intelligent solutions that scale worldwide on day one.
- Pioneer breakthrough applied science in multi-modal GenAI applications for advertising, combining text, image, and multi-lingual support.
- Drive end-to-end innovation from research ideation through production deployment at Amazon scale.
- Hire and develop top talent, providing technical direction and career growth guidance to scientists and engineers within and across organizations.

Your contributions will be highly visible and instrumental in hitting goals carried by Amazon's leadership team (S-Team). A diverse group of stakeholders will rely on your vision and messaging, including advertisers, agencies, and internal ad sales and operations teams.

Basic Qualifications

- Master's degree in Computer Science (Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, or equivalent)
- 8+ years of building large-scale machine learning and AI solutions at Internet scale experience
- Experience building large-scale machine learning and AI solutions at Internet scale
- Experience distilling informal customer requirements into problem definitions, dealing with ambiguity and competing objectives
- Experience hiring and leading experienced scientists as well as having a successful record of developing junior members from academia or industry to a successful career track

Preferred Qualifications

- PhD in Computer Science (Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, or equivalent)
- 10+ years of practical work applying ML to solve complex problems for large-scale applications experience
- Experience in practical work applying ML to solve complex problems for large scale applications
- Experience working with big data, machine learning and predictive modeling
- Experience with big data technologies such as AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive etc.
- Experience with Java, C++, or other programming language, as well as with R, MATLAB, Python, or an equivalent scripting language

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.

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.

Company Information

Company Name: Amazon.com Services LLC

Company Website: https://www.amazon.com

Company Address: 410 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, United States

Amazon.com Services LLC is an operating company in the Amazon corporate family that supports and delivers a broad set of technology-enabled retail and marketplace services. As part of the larger Amazon organization, it participates in the operation and management of Amazon’s online retail marketplace, third‑party seller programs, fulfillment and logistics solutions, and related customer-facing services. The company’s activities are oriented around applying software, systems engineering and logistical infrastructure to enable large-scale e-commerce, digital distribution and platform services for consumers and businesses. Overview and scope Amazon.com Services LLC functions as one of the entities through which Amazon delivers commerce and seller-related services. In practice, that includes enabling Amazon’s marketplace for third‑party sellers, operating fulfillment programs (including Fulfillment by Amazon—FBA), and supporting the web and mobile retail experiences that customers use to discover, buy and receive products. The company leverages Amazon’s broader investments in distributed computing, data analytics, inventory systems and automated fulfillment to provide both consumer-facing retail and business-to-business seller services. Core business activities The core activities associated with Amazon.com Services LLC revolve around online retail operations and the technology and logistics that underpin them. Key activities include: operating the Amazon.com consumer marketplace and associated storefronts; managing programs that onboard, list and transact for third‑party sellers; providing fulfillment, warehousing and shipping services for inventory enrolled in Amazon’s logistics networks; powering payments and order processing systems; and supporting customer service operations related to retail transactions. These activities are tightly integrated with Amazon’s global logistics network, delivery services, and software platforms that enable inventory management, pricing, content management and search/recommendation systems. Main products and services While Amazon.com Services LLC is one of several operating companies in the Amazon group, the practical products and services associated with its operations include marketplace hosting for third‑party sellers (seller accounts, tools and dashboards), fulfillment and warehousing services (including FBA), order processing and returns management, customer service support for retail transactions, and technology platforms that expose APIs and seller tools for listing, pricing and inventory control. These services enable merchants to sell through Amazon’s digital storefronts and to use Amazon’s fulfillment infrastructure for storage, packing and shipping. Relationship to broader Amazon offerings The operational scope of Amazon.com Services LLC overlaps and integrates with other Amazon businesses and technology platforms. For example, Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides the cloud infrastructure and many platform services that power Amazon’s retail site and seller services, while Amazon’s consumer-facing subscription services such as Amazon Prime (which bundles fast shipping, streaming and other benefits) influence demand and fulfillment priorities. Additionally, Amazon’s devices (Kindle, Echo/Alexa, Fire TV) and digital content offerings (Prime Video, Amazon Music, Audible) form adjacent product lines that operate within the same corporate ecosystem, increasing cross‑channel customer engagement with the retail marketplace. Technology and innovation focus Amazon.com Services LLC operates in an environment driven by software, systems engineering and logistics innovation. Amazon’s public communications emphasize technology investments in automation, robotics, machine learning, search and recommendation algorithms, and large-scale distributed systems to improve selection, convenience and price. The company’s approach to improving customer experience and seller services is built on continuous iteration in software, data science and operational research, as well as deployment of warehouse automation and transportation optimization technologies. Customers and users End customers are the millions of consumers who shop on Amazon’s retail websites and use related mobile apps. Another primary customer segment is the millions of third‑party sellers and professional merchants who use Amazon’s marketplace and seller services to reach consumers globally. Businesses and developers that integrate with Amazon’s seller APIs, fulfillment services, and advertising platforms also rely on the services and systems that Amazon.com Services LLC helps deliver. Official mission and corporate context Amazon’s public materials state a mission and guiding principle focused on customer centricity—commonly expressed by the company as striving “to be Earth’s most customer‑centric company.” That mission underpins the retail and marketplace operations and is reflected in investments in selection, convenience and low prices. Amazon operates across multiple industries including e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, consumer electronics and logistics; Amazon.com Services LLC is a part of that broader corporate structure and concentrates on the commerce and seller-facing components of the business. Regulatory and corporate form Amazon.com Services LLC is a limited liability company within the Amazon corporate structure; like other operating subsidiaries, it is used to carry out specific aspects of Amazon’s commercial activities. Public filings and corporate disclosures identify multiple Amazon subsidiaries that collectively operate global retail, subscription, cloud and device businesses. Amazon’s public investor relations and corporate governance materials describe Amazon as a technology company with e-commerce and cloud computing core competencies, and Amazon.com Services LLC functions within that legal and operational framework. Summary In summary, Amazon.com Services LLC is a technology-enabled operating company in the Amazon family that provides and supports the marketplace, seller services, fulfillment and related retail operations that allow consumers to buy products and third‑party sellers to reach customers through Amazon’s digital storefronts. Its work is characterized by large-scale software systems, fulfillment and logistics networks, and continual investment in automation and data-driven tools to improve customer and seller experiences. The company’s activities align with Amazon’s stated customer-centric mission and the broader corporate focus on leveraging technology to scale commerce and distribution globally.

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