Sr. Applied Scientist, WWGS Real Estate & Store Development

Amazon

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Research, Analysis Skills, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Business Model, Business Solutions, C++ Programming Language, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Distributed Computing, Forecasting, Grocery Stores, International Business, Java, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Mentoring, New Store Openings, Operations Research, Performance Modeling, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Product Development, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Remodeling, Research Skills, Retail, Retail Sales, Robotics, Sales Forecasting, Solution Sales, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Topology, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description Do you want to help shape the future of Amazon's physical retail presence? Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS), Location Strategy and Analytics team is looking for a Sr. Applied Scientist to join us in developing advanced forecasting models, optimization models, and analytical tools to support critical real estate and network planning decisions for Amazon's Worldwide Grocery business, including Whole Foods Market. Our team is responsible for developing predictive models and tools to support Real Estate and Topology analysts in making important decisions regarding our stores-including new store openings, relocations, closures, remodels, design, new formats, and more. We leverage statistical modeling, machine learning, and GenAI to build solutions for store sales forecasting, sales transfer effects, macrospace optimization, store network optimization, store network diffusion planning, and causal effects. As a Sr. Applied Scientist on our team, you will apply your deep technical expertise to tackle complex business problems and develop innovative solutions to improve our forecasting, decision-making capabilities, and MLOps. You will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, economists, and business partners to identify opportunities, develop hypotheses, build internal products, and translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations for Executive Leadership. Key job responsibilities - Design and implement forecasting models and machine learning solutions to predict store performance and optimize our retail network. - Analyze large datasets to uncover insights and patterns related to store performance, customer behavior, and market dynamics. - Develop and own end-to-end solutions, tools and frameworks to scale our ML model development, MLOps, and data analysis. - Leverage GenAI models to enhance user interaction with our solutions, improve overall user experience, and build new features. - Present research findings and recommendations to scientists, business leaders, and executives. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of models and insights. - Mentor junior scientists, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth. - Stay current on latest developments in relevant fields and propose innovative approaches. About the team We are a team of scientists passionate about leveraging data and advanced analytics to drive strategic decisions for Amazon's grocery business. Our work directly impacts Amazon's worldwide grocery store growth and development strategy. We foster a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to think creatively, challenge assumptions, and pursue novel approaches to solving complex problems. Our team is at the forefront of applying a multitude of techniques - including GenAI - to improve our scientific solutions and products. Basic Qualifications - PhD, or Master's degree and 10+ years of industry or academic research experience - 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience - Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language - Experience in building machine learning models for business application Preferred Qualifications - PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field - Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc. - Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc. - Experience with conducting research in a corporate setting 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, Seattle - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually

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