Applied Scientist II, Traffic and Network Modeling

Amazon.com Inc

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Forecasting, Mentoring, Model Validation, Needs Assessment, Network Architecture/Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Product Planning, Production Systems, Software Development, Startup, Supply Chain, Topology
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
6 days ago

The Traffic and Network Modeling team builds the science and software that helps AWS decide how to grow and maintain one of the world"s largest networks. We combine rigorous scientific modeling with modern ML and solid engineering to solve problems like: How much network capacity do we need, and where? What infrastructure should be built, and when?

As an Applied Scientist on the team, you will:

Build and validate ML models for network demand forecasting, topology planning, and capacity optimization

Work alongside network engineers, software developers, and supply chain specialists to translate complex infrastructure problems into elegant, production-ready scientific solutions

We"re part of AWS Infrastructure Services - the team that keeps the cloud running. You"ll join an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

Drive hypothesis-driven research - Propose and validate hypotheses to inform business and product roadmap decisions for network traffic modeling.

Build production systems - Work with engineers to deliver low-latency network forecast predictions and scale system throughput.

Own problems end-to-end - Understand the needs of networking teams, distill them into coherent projects, and implement solutions with long-term impact in mind.

Raise the bar - Use your expertise to set high standards for scientific rigor, and contribute to the growth of teammates through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.

Tackle hard problems eagerly - Seek out ambiguous, high-impact challenges and drive them to resolution.

Learn broadly - Collaborate with network engineers, applied scientists, and software engineers. Your impact will depend on learning from diverse perspectives and leveraging Amazon"s vast technical resources effectively.

Work backwards from customers - Start with customer problems, design elegant solutions, and implement them for speed and scalability.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating, which is why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive team culture

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Work/life balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and career growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Diverse experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles