Sr. Research Scientist, Amazon Transportation Services (NEST) Science
Core
Invent and implement mathematical models for Amazon's Middle Mile transportation network to reduce costs and improve customer experience.
Role type
Senior Research Scientist (Operations Research & Optimization)
Builds
Production-grade models for network planning, scheduling, equipment selection, and labor optimization
Domain
Transportation logistics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, Stochastic Modeling
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Operations Research, Optimization, Machine Learning, Stochastic Modeling, Simulation, Python, Java, C++, Julia, Big Data (AWS, Hadoop, Spark)
Preferred skills
Discrete and continuous optimization methodologies, converting research to real-world changes
Technologies
AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive
Responsibilities
Invent new models and algorithms for complex transportation problems; Frame ambiguous business problems into scientific formulations; Lead design and delivery of production-grade models; Author peer-reviewed publications; Mentor other scientists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship