Applied Scientist, Modeling and Optimization

Amazon; Factoria (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon’s Modeling and Optimization (MOP) team seeks an Applied Scientist to advance optimization and analytics for Amazon’s global transportation and fulfillment network. You will design and deploy scalable models and tools, collaborating with scientists across teams to improve speed, cost, and carbon emissions.

The role requires strong quantitative expertise, experience in operations research or related fields, and proficiency in Java, C++, or Python.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years building models for business applications.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python.
• Experience in algorithms, data structures, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, HPC.
• Publications or patents in top-tier venues are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy scalable models and tools for Amazon’s global fulfillment network.
• Collaborate with other scientists to create integrated solutions that improve speed, cost, and carbon emissions.
• Provide scientific analysis to support business decisions using a range of methodologies.
• Design science tool platforms, deploy models, create data pipelines or streamline existing processes.

Skills

Operations Research

Supply Chain Management

Applied Mathematics

Algorithm design

Numerical optimization

Java

C++

Python

Education

PhD or Master’s in relevant field

Tools

Modeling toolkits

Self-developed models

Job description

Applied Scientist, Modeling and Optimization

Job ID: 10540608 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon’s Modeling and Optimization (MOP) Team is looking for a passionate individual with strong optimization and analytical skills to join us in the endeavor of designing and improving the most complex transportation and fulfillment network in the world.

The team is responsible for optimizing the global transportation and fulfillment network for Amazon.com and ensuring that the company is able to deliver our customers’ products to them as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. We design the network that delivers products from vendors and sellers to end customers, through both Amazon’s internal network as well as external partners, using multiple transportation modes. Optimizing the end-to-end network requires deep understanding of inventory management, placement, transportation, and supply chain management. Only through innovative and strategic thing, we will make the right capital investments in technology, buildings and equipment that allows for long-term success.

Key job responsibilities

• We are seeking an experienced scientist who has a solid background in Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Applied Mathematics, or other similar domain.
• In this role, you will develop and deploy models and tools that are innovative and scalable to solve new challenges in Amazon’s global fulfillment network.
• You will collaborate with other scientists across teams to create integrated solutions that improves fulfillment speed, cost, and carbon emission.
• You have deep understanding of business challenges and provide scientific analysis to support business decision using a range of methodologies.
• You design science tool platforms, deploy models, create data pipelines, or simplify existing processes.

About the team

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7089317294417346561/

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience
• 3+ years of building models for business application experience
• 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
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing algorithms using both toolkits and self-developed code

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