Applied Scientist, Advertisement Security (AdRisk)

Job title:

Applied Scientist, Advertisement Security (AdRisk)

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONAmazon is looking for an Applied Scientist to join the Advertisement Security team in Edinburgh. This team builds scalable solutions that monitor the technical security across Amazon’s advertisement portfolio. Our work is characterized by advanced Machine Learning techniques, high scale, complexity and a constant need for innovation.The ideal candidate will possess strong machine learning engineering skills and a proven track record of employing cutting-edge machine learning techniques to protect customers from online threats. An expertise in fine-tuning foundational machine learning models across different modalities, as well as knowledge on web security, exposure to internet-scale businesses, working in cross-functional teams, and a track record of peer-reviewed publication in a relevant area are desirable.As a scientist working at Amazon, you will play a key role in identifying business opportunities, measuring opportunity, inventing and prototyping solutions. You will use a wide range of technologies, programming languages and systems, and work alongside an experienced engineering team. You will have the freedom and encouragement to explore your own ideas and the reward of seeing your contributions benefit millions of customers worldwide.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Edinburgh, MLN, GBRBASIC QUALIFICATIONS– PhD, or a Master’s degree and experience in CS, CE, ML or related field research
– Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
– Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
– Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
– Experience in building machine learning models for business applicationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Experience using Unix/Linux
– Experience in professional software developmentAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT – 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Sat, 04 May 2024 00:30:20 GMT

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