Applied Scientist, Execution Planning Science & Engineering (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Applied Scientist to advance execution planning for Last Mile with data-driven strategy and experimentation. You will design and implement models, collaborate with software teams and leadership to optimize labor planning and network performance.

Qualifications include PhD or MS with strong CS/ML background, experience in optimization, and proficiency in Python, Java, or C++. You will contribute to scalable production systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building models for business applications.
• PhD or Master’s plus 4+ years in CS/CE/ML or related field.
• Experience with patents/publications in top-tier venues.
• Proficient in Java, C++, Python or related languages.
• Experience in algorithms, data structures, optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, develop and implement state-of-the-art models and solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers and business leadership to deploy decisions.

Skills

Modeling

Optimization

Statistics/ML

Education

PhD

MS + 4+ yrs CS/CE/ML

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Job description

Applied Scientist, Execution Planning Science & Engineering

Job ID: 10562813 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The NA AMZL Supply Chain organization leads the innovation of Amazon’s Last Mile. We are an Operations org that hires and manages associates to deliver packages next day and sub-same day. Our key vision is to transform the online experience by enabling ultra-fast delivery at lower cost possible. We’re growing in scale and volume, by orders of magnitude. The Execution and Planning Science-Engineering (EPSE) team sits within NA AMZL Supply Chain with the mission to build world-class automated Science-Tech products that enable ultra-fast delivery speeds for Amazon customers and job market opportunities for Amazon associates. We are team of Scientists, Engineers and Tech leaders who invent and implement scalable algorithms for automated decision making in the Operations space.

We are looking for an Applied Scientist to contribute to the future of Last Mile associate labor planning. Work will include advising on evolving flexible labor planning programs, optimizing our supply chain network, providing data-driven strategies to improve cost, reliability or speed. Designing, implementing and evaluating experiments, and measuring impact. Work will feed strategic analyses and also be part of production systems.

Experience needed in Optimization and Statistics/ML.

Key job responsibilities

• As an Applied Scientist, you’ll design, model, develop and implement state-of-the-art models and solutions.
• As part of your role you will regularly interact with software engineering teams and business leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business application experience
• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional software development
• Experience using Unix/Linux

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Bellevue - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.