Senior Last-Mile Routing & Planning Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon in Bellevue, WA is seeking a scientist to redefine delivery routing and planning. You will lead algorithm design for same-day and grocery routing, and work with data across teams to drive impactful decisions.

The role emphasizes translating models into production-grade Python/Java solutions, collaborating with scientists and engineers, and publishing research that guides business strategy and scalable systems.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with 5+ years of building ML models or algorithms for business applications.
• 2+ years programming in Java, C++, Python or related language.
• Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build algorithms for large-scale logistics problems.
• Synthesize data from diverse sources to identify high-value opportunities.
• Translate complex models into production-ready code in Python or Java.
• Engage with researchers and engineers to communicate findings and drive impact.
• Publish research or present at leading conferences.

Skills

Machine Learning

Operations Research

Java

Python

C++

Data analysis

Education

PhD in engineering or quantitative field

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Amazon in Bellevue, WA is seeking a scientist to redefine delivery routing and planning. You will lead algorithm design for same-day and grocery routing, and work with data across teams to drive impactful decisions.

The role emphasizes translating models into production-grade Python/Java solutions, collaborating with scientists and engineers, and publishing research that guides business strategy and scalable systems.