Senior Applied Scientist, Strategic Sourcing & Optimization

Amazon Science; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Science in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist III to lead the design and implementation of science solutions for the Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain project. You will shape strategic, data-driven approaches to inventory sourcing and inbound flows with vendors worldwide, driving high-impact delivery and cost reductions.

Ideal candidates bring a PhD in a related field and 5+ years of applied research experience, with strong Python production software skills, and expertise in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied research experience
• PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, plus 5+ years industry experience
• Knowledge of supply chain management, inventory control, stochastic optimization
• Proven track record of launching novel scientific solutions in highly ambiguous domains — from problem formulation through research, prototyping, and production deployment
• Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python) with experience developing production-quality scientific software
• Technical depth in optimization, causal inference, stochastic modeling, or sequential decision-making

Responsibilities

• Set the scientific strategic vision for the team and roadmap.
• Frame research challenges in ambiguous areas; invent methodologies.
• Prioritize between short-term vs. long-term and business vs. technology needs.
• Produce maintainable, well-tested code and simple, effective solutions.
• Design scientifically-complex software; write critical-path code and deploy models to production.
• Develop reusable science components and set standards for state-of-the-art techniques.
• Influence team strategies and communicate with stakeholders.
• Foster collaborations and resolve bottlenecks across teams.
• Mentor others in the team and beyond.
• Participate in science hiring and engage with the broader scientific community.

Skills

Applied research

Operations research

Supply chain knowledge

Inventory control

Optimization

Sequential decision-making

Causal inference

Education

PhD in operations research

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Amazon Science in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist III to lead the design and implementation of science solutions for the Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain project. You will shape strategic, data-driven approaches to inventory sourcing and inbound flows with vendors worldwide, driving high-impact delivery and cost reductions.

Ideal candidates bring a PhD in a related field and 5+ years of applied research experience, with strong Python production software skills, and expertise in