Research Scientist II, Last Mile Science and Analytics

Amazon • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about solving complex logistics challenges? Our Analytics
team is at the forefront of enhancing delivery experiences through data-driven
solutions and innovative technology. As a Research Scientist, you will join a
team dedicated to optimizing our delivery network, ensuring reliable and
efficient service to our customers. We are seeking an enthusiastic,
customer-centric professional with strong analytical capabilities to drive
impactful projects, implement advanced solutions, and develop scalable
processes.
In this role, you will have immediate ownership of business-critical challenges
and the opportunity to make strategic, data-driven decisions that shape the
future of our delivery operations. Your work will directly influence customer
experience and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess both
research science capabilities and program management skills, thriving in an
environment that requires independent decision-making and comfort with
ambiguity.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our advanced
logistics network while working with pioneering technology and data science
applications.

Requirements

• 6+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience

Nice To Haves

• PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field, or Master's degree
• 3+ years of industry or academic research experience
• Experience in several of the following areas: machine learning, statistics, deep learning, natural language processing, or information retrieval
• Knowledge of mathematical/statistical/physics fundamentals
• Experience working closely with physical design teams to develop highly optimized ASICs with excellent power, performance and area
• Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree