Applied Scientist, Modeling and Optimization jobs in United States
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Amazon · 1 day ago

Applied Scientist, Modeling and Optimization

Amazon is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a passionate individual with strong optimization and analytical skills to join their Modeling and Optimization Team. The role involves designing and improving Amazon's complex transportation and fulfillment network, optimizing processes to enhance fulfillment speed, cost, and carbon emissions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
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Responsibilities

Develop and deploy models and tools that are innovative and scalable to solve new challenges in Amazon's global fulfillment network
Collaborate with other scientists across teams to create integrated solutions that improves fulfillment speed, cost, and carbon emission
Provide scientific analysis to support business decision using a range of methodologies
Design science tool platforms, deploy models, create data pipelines, or simplify existing processes

Qualification

Operations ResearchSupply Chain ManagementApplied MathematicsJavaPythonC++Transportation ExperienceAnalytical SkillsModel Development

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

1+ years of transportation and supply chain experience

Benefits

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
Parental leave

Company

Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

H1B Sponsorship

Amazon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (22803)
2024 (21175)
2023 (19057)
2022 (24088)
2021 (12233)
2020 (14881)

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

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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