Applied Scientist, SCOT-Inbound Systems

Amazon

Bellevue, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Business Development, Business Solutions, C++ Programming Language, Complexity Algorithms, Conferences, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Data Mining, Data Structures, Debugging Skills, Decision Support, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Distributed Computing, Establish Priorities, Experiment Design, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Java, Machine Learning, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Math Software, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Modeling Languages, Network Design, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), On Call, Operations Research, Parallel Computing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Product Management, Product Planning, Product/Service Launch, Programming Languages, Project Planning, Prototyping, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Scientific Publications, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Theoretical Computer Sciences
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
13 days ago
Description As part of IRR (Inventory Routing and Replenishment) organization within SCOT-Inbound systems, Applied Scientists own algorithms powering inventory routing, replenishment, and modeling / simulation of Amazon's fulfillment network utilizing optimization and machine learning toolsets. We are looking for a talented applied scientist with a passion for designing and implementing efficient and elegant scientific solutions for Amazon-scale supply chain problems. Key job responsibilities - Design and develop advanced mathematical optimization and machine learning solutions in the domains of inventory optimization, distribution optimization, network design, and control theory. - Use methods in learned and model-based online and offline control techniques and algorithms to design efficient exact or heuristic solution methodologies to be used by in-house decision support tools and software. - Research, prototype, simulate, and experiment with these models using programming languages such as Java and Python; participate in the production level deployment. - Closely work with software engineering teams and write well-tested production Java/Python code for science modules within engineering-managed services. Provide time-sensitive on-call support and high-severity issue support when bugs are identified in production code. Improve code quality of legacy scientific production code. - Create, enhance, and maintain technical documentation and science designs. - Present to other Scientists, Product, and Software Engineering teams, as well as Stakeholders. - Lead project plans from a scientific perspective by managing product features, technical risks, milestones and launch plans. - Influence organization's long-term roadmap and resourcing, onboard new technologies onto Science team's toolbox, mentor other Scientists. A day in the life - Engage with customers to understand their problems. - Collaborate with product partners and peers to design and deliver algorithmic solutions to these problems. - Implement these solutions in java within engineering systems through close collaboration with engineering partners achieving high code quality. - Deploy and measure impact of implementations. - Support customers and stakeholders whenever deep-dives and enhancements are needed as they relate to scientific products the team owns. - Contribute to product roadmap through new innovations on behalf of customers. - Publish work in internal and external scientific community. 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 If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! About the team IRR Science team under SCOT Inbound Systems is comprised of applied scientists with strong optimization & ML science depth and object-oriented programming & design patterns knowledge. Given the scale of problems we solve for our customers and mission-critical nature of our solutions, systems thinking driven approach, with attention to algorithmic complexity, solution quality, simplicity, and extensibility are of critical importance. We collaborate with engineering teams closely and prioritize solving problems with minimally complex solutions while maintaining quality. We build solutions that must consistently improve customer experience with maximum transparency and explainability of decisions made by such solutions. We strive for every member of the team to be knowledgeable about every product that the team owns to enable meaningful collaboration within the team. We seek to publish our work at internal and external scientific communities when they produce novel solutions. Basic Qualifications - PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design - Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment - Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing - Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application - Experience with advanced use of 3P mathematical optimization software such as cplex/gurobi/xpress Preferred Qualifications - Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals - 2+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience - Experience in investigating, designing, prototyping, and delivering new and innovative system solutions - Experience in designing experiments and statistical analysis of results 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 - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles