Data Scientist, Transportation Network Planning

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance its transportation network. This role involves developing data-driven solutions to optimize logistics and ensure efficient delivery systems. You will leverage your analytical expertise to influence network design and collaborate with diverse teams. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and sustainability, and make your mark in the world of logistics and transportation.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Equity options

Sign-on payments

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with SQL and Python.
• 2+ years as a data scientist or quantitative analyst.
• Knowledge of statistical packages and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable data science solutions for transportation network optimization.
• Execute analytical tools to model the transportation network.
• Contribute to network design strategy and stakeholder management.

Skills

Data querying languages (SQL)

Scripting languages (Python)

Statistical/mathematical software (R, SAS, Matlab)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Hadoop

Spark

Map-reduce

Hive

Job description

Data Scientist, Transportation Network Planning

Job ID: 2723129 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you interested in helping build a world-class transportation network for Amazon as we delight our customers with more 1 day promises and also meet our sustainability targets? Do you want to deliver products at scale and influence the network design of one of the most complex transportation networks in the world?

Amazon Worldwide Operations is looking for a Data Scientist. The role will require modeling, auditing, and optimizing our transportation network from our fulfillment centers to our last mile carriers who deliver packages to customers.

To be successful in the role, you need strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, the ability to influence across business functions, and manage stakeholders’ expectations effectively. You will work in a fast-paced environment that requires you to be detail-oriented and comfortable working with multiple business and technical teams.

This position has the option to be located in Bellevue WA, Austin TX, Nashville TN, Santa Monica CA, Arlington VA, New York City NY, or Toronto CA.

Key job responsibilities

1. Development of scalable data science solutions to audit and optimize our transportation network.
2. Development and execution of analytical tools to model our transportation network.
3. Contribute to the strategy for network design, prioritize technical and operational initiatives, evaluate and set stakeholders expectations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1+ years of experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.)
2. 2+ years of experience as a data/research scientist, statistician, or quantitative analyst in an internet-based company with complex and big data sources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of statistical packages and business intelligence tools such as SPSS, SAS, S-PLUS, or R.
2. Experience with clustered data processing (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Map-reduce, and Hive).

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $97,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.