Sr. Simulation Scientist, Worldwide Design Engineering - Simulation

Amazon; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Simulation Scientist to design and optimize the fulfillment network via discrete event simulations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop AI-powered simulation tools, and mentor others while delivering high-impact modeling solutions with various DES software packages and coding algorithms. The role involves interfacing with multiple stakeholders, driving strategic modelling projects, and producing technical documents and white papers to influence process design

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience.
• 5+ years investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience.
• Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers.
• Experience converting research studies into tangible real-world changes.
• Experience with discrete and continuous optimization methodologies and algorithms.
• Lead and mentor others in simulation data science and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Influence the scientific strategy across multiple teams and support go/no-go decisions.
• Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of DES-based simulations for complex operational processes.
• Drive problem solving and balance cross‑organization trade-offs.
• Document approaches, outcomes, and recommendations with clear artifacts.
• Mentor and educate the broader simulation data science community.

Skills

Discrete event simulation

Python programming

AI-powered simulation

Cross-functional teamwork

Simulation algorithms

Statistical analysis

Mentoring others

Education

PhD or Master's degree

Tools

FlexSim

Demo 3D

AnyLogic

PLC/IPC Emulations

Robotics simulation

Job description

Sr. Simulation Scientist, Worldwide Design Engineering - Simulation

Job ID: 10524948 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The Worldwide Design Engineering (WWDE) organization delivers innovative, effective and efficient engineering solutions that continually improve our customers’ experience. WWDE optimizes designs throughout the entire Amazon value chain providing overall fulfillment solutions from order receipt to last mile delivery.

We are seeking a Sr. Simulation Scientist to assist in designing and optimizing the fulfillment network concepts and process improvement solutions using discrete event simulations for our World Wide Design Engineering Team.

Successful candidates will be technical expert and natural self-starter who have the drive to apply simulation and optimization tools to solve complex flow and buffer challenges during the development of next generation fulfillment solutions. The Simulation Scientist is expected to deep dive into complex problems and drive relentlessly towards innovative solutions working with cross functional teams. Be comfortable interfacing and influencing various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization in order to be successful. Lead strategic modelling and simulation projects related to system simulation, optimization, AI powered simulation, advanced simulation tools development, coding simulation algorithms to drive process design decisions.

Key job responsibilities

• You influence the scientific strategy across multiple teams in your business area. You support go/no-go decisions, build consensus, and assist leaders in making trade‑offs. You proactively clarify ambiguous problems, scientific deficiencies, and where your team’s solutions may bottleneck innovation for other teams.
• Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of the simulation science solutions to perform system of systems discrete event simulations for significantly complex operational processes that have a long‑term impact on a product, business, or function using FlexSim, Demo 3D, AnyLogic or any other Discrete Event Simulation (DES) software packages, AI powered simulation tools, PLC/IPC Emulations, Robotic system simulation and emulation.
• Lead strategic system modelling and simulation projects using DES tools, software, PLC/IPC emulations, to drive process design decisions.
• Be an exemplary practitioner in simulation data science discipline to establish best practices and simplify problems to develop discrete event simulations faster with higher standards.
• Identify and tackle intrinsically hard process flow simulation problems (e.g., highly complex, ambiguous, undefined, with less existing structure, or having significant business risk or potential for significant impact).
• Deliver artifacts that set the standard in the organization for excellence, from process flow control algorithm design to validation to implementations to technical documents using simulations.
• Be a pragmatic problem solver by applying judgment and simulation experience to balance cross‑organization trade‑offs between competing interests and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors for multiple simulation projects.
• Provide simulation data and measurements that influence the business strategy of an organization. Write effective white papers and artifacts while documenting your approach, simulation outcomes, recommendations, and arguments.
• Lead and actively participate in reviews of simulation data science solutions. You bring clarity to complexity, probe assumptions, illuminate pitfalls, and foster shared understanding within simulation data science discipline.
• Pay a significant role in the career development of others, actively mentoring and educating the larger simulation data science community on trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Use advanced statistical /simulation tools and develop codes (python or another object oriented language) for research , simulation, and modeling algorithms.
• Lead and coordinate simulation efforts between internal teams and outside vendors to develop optimal solutions for the network, including equipment specification, material flow control logic, process design, and site layout.
• Deliver results according to project schedules and quality.

A day in the life

The day-to-day activities include challenging and problem solving scenario with fun filled environment working with talented and friendly team members. The stakeholders includes Worldwide Design Engineering org verticals, Fulfillment Technology and Robotics team members. The team solve problems related to critical design automation of Material handling equipment and technology design solutions.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full‑time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience
• 5+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience
• Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience converting research studies into tangible real-world changes
• Experience with discrete and continuous optimization methodologies and algorithms

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Bellevue - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually