Sr. Simulation Scientist, Amazon Logistics
Core
Build digital twins (discrete event simulations, robotics models, physics-based 3D simulations) for Amazon's Last Mile delivery stations to drive operational decisions and optimize network processes.
Role type
Senior Simulation Scientist (IC)
Builds
Virtual replicas of Last Mile delivery operations, experimentation systems, and optimization algorithms
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain / Simulation Science
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Discrete Event Simulation (DES), Physics modeling, Robotics modeling, Big data technologies (AWS, Hadoop, Spark), Python, Statistical analysis, Process optimization, Algorithm design
Preferred skills
Discrete and continuous optimization methodologies, Converting research into real-world changes
Technologies
FlexSim, AnyLogic, Emulate 3D, Demo 3D, AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive
Responsibilities
Lead design and delivery of simulation data science solutions for complex operational processes; Lead strategic modeling and simulation research projects; Establish best practices for simulation science; Tackle intrinsically hard process flow simulation problems; Deliver artifacts including process flow control algorithms and technical documents; Influence business strategy with simulation data and white papers; Mentor and educate the simulation data science community; Coordinate simulation efforts between internal teams and outside vendors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC