Amazon focuses on AI and machine learning with Boston Tech Hub expansion

Amazon is set to expand its Boston Tech Hub in the US and create more than 3,000 new corporate and technology jobs over the next several years.

The roles will support teams across the company, including Alexa, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Robotics, and Amazon Pharmacy.

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Rohit Prasad, Vice President & Head Scientist for Alexa at Amazon, says: “Much of the technology that makes Alexa smarter every day is invented in Boston.”

“Our teams here play a key role in driving Amazon’s innovations – from Alexa to AWS to Amazon Pharmacy – and help us keep delighting customers around the world.”

“We look forward to continuing to be a strong community partner, helping to grow and diversify the local economy, and create new opportunities for Boston and its residents.”

The 3,000 jobs will include technology roles in software development, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Amazon currently employs more than 3,700 people in its Boston Tech Hub.

It has leased a new 17-storey office tower located at One Boston Wharf Road in the 33-acre Boston Seaport project. This is due for completion in 2024.

This is Amazon’s second full building lease in Boston’s Seaport after securing a 430,000-square foot building at 111 Harbor Way. Now under construction by WS Development, this office will be completed later in the year and will host 2,000 employees.