Global Design Engineering Simulation Scientist

Amazon; Factoria (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

PTO

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave Options

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Simulation Scientist to lead discrete event simulations for optimizing the fulfillment network. You will design and verify simulation models, influence cross-functional partners, and deliver actionable insights to drive process design and strategic decisions.

Strong background in Python and DES tools is required, with collaboration across multiple teams and vendors. The role emphasizes deep problem solving, scalable solutions, and mentoring others within the WWDE Simulation team

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree plus 4+ years of quantitative field research experience.
• Experience investigating feasibility of applying scientific principles to business problems.
• Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and delivery of DES data science solutions for complex processes.
• Influence scientific strategy across multiple teams and support go/no-go decisions.
• Deliver simulations and artifacts to drive process design decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Python

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Amazon seeks a Simulation Scientist to lead discrete event simulations for optimizing the fulfillment network. You will design and verify simulation models, influence cross-functional partners, and deliver actionable insights to drive process design and strategic decisions.

Strong background in Python and DES tools is required, with collaboration across multiple teams and vendors. The role emphasizes deep problem solving, scalable solutions, and mentoring others within the WWDE Simulation team