just got an offer with the amazon alexa team for Analytics Data scientist L5 base: $170k rsu: $221k(5% vest first yr) signing bonus(split over first yr payment): $85k total tc: ~$266k current tc: $210k yoe: 4 #amazon #alexa #twitch
Data scientist. East coast. Would like to move into anything echo/Alexa related either in data or as APM. I don't know that amazon takes APMs. Would product analytics for Alexa/Echo be a good start? Best way to meet recruiters recruiting for those teams specifically? Don't know anyone, so no refe...Read more
Received an Amazon offer I turned down, but recruiter mentioned I could look into other teams within North America. Would love blind’s perspective on teams with stronger design or UX research culture, WLB, and leadership. In particular, any perspective on these teams would be great: - opensearch...Read more
Can someone who works at these two teams provide me some insights into how each of these team are doing, wlb, career growth? Based on the job description, it seems like the role on Alexa shopping would be more on analytics/ product side while the one on Device Finance Org would be focused on dashbo...Read more
Hello, I am preparing for my Onsite interview with Amazon, for Knowledge Engineer (Langauge enablement) role with Alexa Knowledge team. The recruiter shared some of the areas they would be assessing during the interview, and I wanted to get some inputs on how I can prepare for these topics, the topi...Read more
https://goodereader.com/blog/technology/is-amazon-the-proverbial-dark-horse-in-the-ongoing-generative-ai-war "We have a lot happening in the space,” said Swami Sivasubramanian, the vice president of database, analytics and machine learning at Amazon during the March meeting, details of which The Wa...Read more
I have recently accepted an SDE (ML) role with Alexa AI. I wanted to know if it would be an issue at the time of my H1 stamping given my masters is in analytics/machine learning and the role stating as SDE. However, the work that I would be doing is completely related to machine learning except for ...Read more
Beautiful people, I am in need of referrals so I can leave my current toxic pseudo-boss who attempts to humiliate me each time we're alone. Worked as a data engineer, research intern, data scientist and most recently as PM on a proof-of-concept product. All of those in transportation. Thank you a...Read more
For those of you that have an Amazon Echo, you know that the way to engage with the device is to say the word "Alexa". Amazon also owns the web analytics website, www.alexa.com, which Amazon acquired in 1999. Does anyone know if there is a connection between www.alexa.com and the name of Amazon'...Read more
Hi, My first post here. Have a PhD in Physics with 4 years of industrial experience (2 yrs in HW development and 2 years in more data analytical roles) and got interest from Amazon for a couple of Sr. DS roles. They want me to have a phone screen first to see if I am a good fit. Should I just fo...Read more
Hi gang, I am happy to report that I received an offer with Amazon as a PM-T, but it's not with a cool line of business (not with AWS, Alexa, etc.). It's with a group called GES (Global Engineering Services) - Engineering, Planning, & Analytics (EP&A) division. I spoke with both the hiring manager...Read more
Hi Blind community! First Blind post! I have had a lot of colleagues recently make switches to tech industry but never realized the large TCs in the industry! So I was hoping this forum can provide some guidance on next steps! I was hoping for referrals or advice on Amazon care, or any FAANG health...Read more
I got an offer for L6 PM-T at Amazon. TC 310k, YoE 4 post mba, Alexa on-the-go team, coming up with new 1st party experiences and APIs to enable 3rd party experiences for assistant outside of home. Trying to learn more about Amazon and whether to take it over a role at MSFT that pays 20% less. How...Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, transforming various industries and revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. In the realm of mobile app development, AI is playing an increasingly significant role, enhancing user experiences, improving app performanc...Read more
Yes, 26 applications :) I was literally on a hunt for the right PM job in the last 6 months. Applied to all the vacancies in good companies that I know. [To be honest, In my mind, Microsoft and Google are the targets but planned to use other companies as interview practice because this is 1st time I...Read more