FAQs
What educational background is required for the Applied Scientist II position?
A Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or Mathematics with a specialization in speech recognition, natural language processing, or machine learning is required.
What programming languages should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should be familiar with programming languages such as C/C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
What will be the main focus of the work for this position?
The main focus will be on developing novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state of the art in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Understanding (NLU), and Audio Signal Processing.
Is experience in building speech recognition systems required?
Yes, experience in building speech recognition and natural language processing systems is required, including commercial speech products or government speech projects.
What is the importance of scientific thinking in this role?
Scientific thinking is essential in this role as it supports the ability to invent, encourages thought leadership, and fosters contributions that advance the field of speech and language technology.
Is solid software development experience a requirement for this position?
Yes, solid software development experience is required for the Applied Scientist II position.
Are good communication skills necessary for this role?
Yes, good written and spoken communication skills are necessary for effectively collaborating with peers and presenting findings.
Will this role involve working with large-scale computing resources?
Yes, this role will involve leveraging Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to enhance spoken language understanding.
What impact will this role have on customers?
The work in this role will directly impact customers by contributing to products and services that utilize advanced speech and language technology.
Is there a preference for candidates with a track record of thought leadership?
Yes, a track record of thought leadership and contributions that have advanced the field is highly valued for this role.