Applied Scientist, Fulfilled-by-Amazon (FBA)
Core
Develop optimization models and algorithms to plan and place seller inventory across Amazon's worldwide fulfillment network, optimizing flow, cost, and delivery speed.
Role type
Senior Applied Scientist (Operations Research/Optimization)
Builds
Large-scale optimization models and algorithms for inventory planning and placement systems
Domain
Supply chain optimization, logistics, and operations research
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Operations research, optimization modeling, algorithm design, Java/C++/Python programming, production deployment
Preferred skills
Supply chain optimization, demand forecasting, reinforcement learning, mechanism design, auction theory, game theory
Technologies
Java, C++, Python
Responsibilities
Own development of replenishment, placement, and transportation-planning algorithms; Design and implement large-scale optimization models; Partner with Product Managers and engineers to define high-impact problems; Build and deploy science solutions into production pipelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC