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Amazon Research Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

$91K - $253K/yr

... research services for the life sciences industry. Learn more at Product The Product team is ... Amazon Web Services (AWS). This is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow your DevOps skills in ...

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Sales coordinator

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

We are seeking an entry-level Sales Coordinator to support the Amazon sales team and introduce a ... Support Site Research and Scope Development: Participate in site visits, gather scope details ...

Marketing Director

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Understand how to analyze research and apply it to actionable, strategic decisions. * Develop and ... Work closely with marketing managers to implement a strategic Amazon marketing and advertising ...

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Amazon Research information

What is an Amazon Research?

An Amazon Research job involves analyzing data, market trends, and customer behavior to improve Amazon's products, services, or operations. Researchers may work in various domains such as machine learning, supply chain optimization, e-commerce trends, or consumer insights. Their work helps Amazon enhance efficiency, customer experience, and business strategies. The role typically requires strong analytical skills, experience with data analysis tools, and industry-specific expertise.

What are some common challenges faced in an Amazon Research role?

Professionals in Amazon Research often encounter challenges such as managing large datasets, staying updated with the latest market trends, and balancing competing project deadlines. It is common to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly, requiring adaptability and efficient time management. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—such as product managers, engineers, and marketers—is essential for translating research findings into actionable insights. Successfully navigating these challenges helps ensure the research contributes meaningfully to Amazon’s strategic goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Amazon Research, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Amazon Research role, you typically need strong analytical capabilities, proficiency in data analysis, and a background in fields such as market research or business analytics. Experience with research platforms, data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, and knowledge of SQL or Python is often required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail are standout soft skills for success in this position. These abilities enable effective gathering and interpretation of data, informing business decisions and driving impactful results.

What are the most commonly searched types of Amazon Research jobs in Michigan?

The most popular types of Amazon Research jobs in Michigan are:

Infographic showing various Amazon Research job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Detroit, MI, USA

Speechify

Detroit, MI • On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.
Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading - PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites - into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.
Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.
Overview
We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.
What You'll Do
  • Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
  • Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
  • Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.
  • Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team's dataset roadmap to power Speechify's next-generation consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
  • Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
  • Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
  • Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer
  • A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
  • An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
  • A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
  • An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
  • Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
  • Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
  • Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
  • Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

Compensation: The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity depending on experience
Think you're a good fit for this job?
Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.