Sr AI Language Engineer, Amazon Rufus

Job Description

Language Engineer position at Amazon's Conversational Shopping team focusing on language technology and AI-assisted shopping experiences.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python scripting language
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Master's degree or PhD in language technology or related field
• Knowledge of Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, AI, and Large Language Models
• Familiarity with Regex, SQL, MS Excel, Git

Responsibilities

• Produce, process, and manipulate language data efficiently
• Automate operations and perform data analysis using Python
• Design and lead editorial data production/collection
• Establish editorial workflows and quality control mechanisms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer experience
• Onboard and train editors continuously

Benefits

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.