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You will collaborate with different Amazon teams to make informed decisions on the best practices in machine learning to build highly-optimized integrated hardware and software platforms.\nKey job responsibilities\n- Participate in the design, development, evaluation, deployment and updating of data-driven models for computer vision applications.\n- Research and implement the state-of-the-art computer vision and Vision Language models algorithms.\n- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to design and implement computer vision and machine learning based features for Ring devices\n- Influence system design and product vision by making informed decisions on the selection of technology, data sources, algorithms, and sensors.\nBasic qualifications\n- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience\n- Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application\n- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language\nPreferred qualifications\n- Experience in Vision Language Models and LLMs\n- Exhibits excellent business judgment; balances business, product, and technology very well.\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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