Applied Scientist Manager, Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce

Welcome to the Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce (WWR&R) team at Amazon.com. WWR&R is an agile, innovative organization dedicated to ‘making zero happen’ to benefit our customers, the company, and the environment. Our goal is to achieve zero cost of returns, zero waste, and zero defects by developing groundbreaking products and driving truly innovative operational excellence. We create sustainable re-use channels, develop machine learning models, innovate product lifecycle, and focus on a delightful return experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
• Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics
• 4+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business applications
• 2+ years of programming in Java, C++, Python or related language experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to all levels of the organization

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
• Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics
• Experience directly managing scientists or machine learning engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business applications
• Experience building complex software systems, especially involving deep learning, machine learning and computer vision, successfully delivered to customers
• PhD, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience

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The base salary range for this position is USD 183,800.00 – 248,700.00 annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at

Location: USA, WA, Bellevue.