Senior Simulation Scientist: Discrete-Event Modeling Lead

Amazon; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 159,200 - 215,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Simulation Scientist in Memphis, TN, to lead simulation data science solutions to impact operational processes. This role requires a PhD or Master's degree, significant experience applying scientific principles to complex business problems, and proficiency in tools like Flexsim and Anylogic.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be comfortable collaborating across various functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity to mentor others and contribute to the innovation within Amazon's logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applying scientific principles to business problems.
• PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Experience with AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive.

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation data science solutions for operational processes.
• Identify and solve complex simulation problems.
• Mentor and educate others in simulation best practices.

Skills

Big data technologies

Optimization methodologies

Statistical tools

Python programming

Education

PhD or Master’s degree with 5+ years quantitative research experience

Tools

Flexsim

Anylogic

Emulate 3D

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Simulation Scientist in Memphis, TN, to lead simulation data science solutions to impact operational processes. This role requires a PhD or Master's degree, significant experience applying scientific principles to complex business problems, and proficiency in tools like Flexsim and Anylogic.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be comfortable collaborating across various functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity to mentor others and contribute to the innovation within Amazon's logistics.