Are you ready to revolutionize the future of aerial delivery? Join our pioneering team working on autonomous drone technology that will transform how Amazon delivers to customers. As a Manager III, Applied Science for our Perception team, you'll lead scientists and engineers building world-class
machine learning models and
computer vision and new frontier model based systems that enable drones to safely navigate complex environments.
In this high-impact role, you'll guide the development of perception systems combining radar,
machine learning, and distributed computing to solve unprecedented challenges in autonomous flight. Your work will directly shape the future of Amazon's drone delivery service, bringing innovative solutions to customers while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in autonomous systems technology.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of scientists and software engineers developing advanced perception systems that integrate
computer vision,
machine learning algorithms, and detect-and-avoid capabilities for autonomous drones
Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for perception technology, making strategic architectural decisions that balance current delivery needs with long-term innovation goals
Collaborate with
cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, autonomy specialists, and product stakeholders to deliver scalable,
distributed systems that meet rigorous safety and performance requirements
Establish audit mechanisms and metrics to track system performance, model accuracy, and team progress against goals, using data-driven insights to continuously improve customer experience
Build and grow an inclusive, high-performing team through effective hiring, mentoring, and career development while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
About the team
The Perception team is at the heart of Amazon's autonomous drone delivery initiative, developing the advanced
computer vision and
machine learning systems that enable safe, reliable flight operations. Our team tackles fascinating challenges at the intersection of radar technology, distributed computing, and
real-time detection algorithms, creating solutions that have never been built before. We work in an innovative, collaborative environment where every scientists and engineer's contribution directly impacts the future of delivery technology. As we scale Amazon's drone delivery to new locations, you'll help shape both the technical direction and team culture that will define this transformative service for years to come.
- 3+ years of scientists or
machine learning engineers management experience
- Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics
- Master's degree, or PhD
- Experience with video and image processing and compression algorithms and standards,
computer vision and/or
machine learning
- Experience building
machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application
- Experience building complex software systems, especially involving
deep learning,
machine learning and
computer vision, that have been successfully delivered to customers
- Experience with
deep learning libraries such as
PyTorch,
TensorFlow, MxNet Research publications in
computer vision,
deep learning or
machine learning at peer-reviewed workshops, conferences or journals
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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 (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 183,800.00 - 248,700.00 USD annually