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Amazon · 2 days ago

Applied Scientist, Prime Air

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$136K/yr - $223K/yr
date4+ years exp

Amazon is a company that values diversity and inclusion within its teams. They are seeking an Applied Scientist for the Prime Air Team to develop simulation tools and algorithms for managing a fleet of autonomous delivery drones, addressing the challenges of concurrent drone flights in shared airspace.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
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Responsibilities

Build simulation tools and algorithms for orchestration of a fleet of autonomous delivery drones
Manage concurrent autonomous drone flights that share airspace with other aircraft
Contribute to a portfolio of simulation tools managing airspace traffic for aviation systems

Qualification

Programming in JavaProgramming in C++Programming in PythonBuilding simulation toolsAir traffic flow managementRouting algorithmsProfessional software developmentPatentsPublications

Required

PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience
Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
Experience implementing algorithms using both toolkits and self-developed code

Preferred

Experience in professional software development
Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Experience or strong interest in (a) building discrete event simulation tools from first principles (b) air traffic flow management (c) routing algorithms

Benefits

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://amazon.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
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