Principal Applied Scientist/Operations Researcher, Fulfillment Technologies and Robotics
Principal Applied Scientist/Operations Researcher, Fulfillment Technologies and Robotics
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Do you want to be part of a team thats revolutionizing Amazons fulfillment and packaging technology Can you commit to optimizing systems that process tens-of-millions of customer packages daily with the lowest cost to serve and a defect-free customer experience Do you have a passion for solving complex science challenges and building a sustainable e-commerce experience
Your Optimization skills can help make that a reality on the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging team. We are seeking a Principal Applied Scientist/Operations Researcher who will join a team of experts in the field of Machine Learning (ML) Statistics Operational Research Computer Vision and Generative AI to work together to break new ground in the world of automated packaging solutions.
Youll work in a collaborative environment where you can pursue ambitious research with many peta-bytes of data work on problems that havent been solved before quickly implement and deploy your algorithmic ideas at scale understand whether they succeed via statistically relevant experiments across millions of customers and publish your research. Youll see the work you do directly improve the packaging experience of Amazon customers in the fulfillment technology space. If you are interested in robotics computer vision machine learning operations research statistics big data and building scalable solutions this role is for you.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Operations Research (OR) Computer Science or Engineering with a strong focus on constrained optimization and 10 years of practical experience solving complex OR problems. Manufacturing packaging and/or logistic experience is a plus but not a requirement
Key job responsibilities
- Advance exploratory research projects in operations research machine learning and related fields to create defect-free packaging customer experiences
- Analyze large amounts of Amazon shipments to discover patterns find opportunities and develop highly innovative scalable algorithms to seize these opportunities
- Validate new or improved models via statistically relevant experiments across millions of customers
- Work closely with software engineering teams to build scalable prototypes for testing and integrate successful models and algorithms in production systems at very large scale
-Ph.D. degree in Operations Research Computer Science Machine Learning or a related field with publications in refereed academic conferences and journals
-10 years experience in solving difficult machine learning optimization or statistical business problems
-Experience programming in Python Java C or a related language
-Proven track record in leading mentoring and growing teams of scientists
Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead
-Excellent writing skills for presenting business cases and scientific models with rigorous analyses that support results/conclusions to influence important decisions.
-Strong fundamentals in problem solving algorithm design and complexity analysis
-Deep technical knowledge of optimization methodologies
-Experience with deep learning toolkits and frameworks
-Solid software development experience
-Algorithm and model development experience for large-scale applications
-Experience with defining research and development practices in an applied environment
-Excellent communication skills both written and oral with technical and business people.
-Professional traits that are not unique to this position but are necessary for Amazon leaders including exhibiting excellent judgment; maintaining relentlessly high standards; thinking strategically while staying on top of tactical execution; expecting innovation from collaborators; thinking big; having convictions; being results oriented; and inspiring passion in others about learning research and implementation
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $179000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $309400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Your Optimization skills can help make that a reality on the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging team. We are seeking a Principal Applied Scientist/Operations Researcher who will join a team of experts in the field of Machine Learning (ML) Statistics Operational Research Computer Vision and Generative AI to work together to break new ground in the world of automated packaging solutions.
Youll work in a collaborative environment where you can pursue ambitious research with many peta-bytes of data work on problems that havent been solved before quickly implement and deploy your algorithmic ideas at scale understand whether they succeed via statistically relevant experiments across millions of customers and publish your research. Youll see the work you do directly improve the packaging experience of Amazon customers in the fulfillment technology space. If you are interested in robotics computer vision machine learning operations research statistics big data and building scalable solutions this role is for you.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Operations Research (OR) Computer Science or Engineering with a strong focus on constrained optimization and 10 years of practical experience solving complex OR problems. Manufacturing packaging and/or logistic experience is a plus but not a requirement
Key job responsibilities
- Advance exploratory research projects in operations research machine learning and related fields to create defect-free packaging customer experiences
- Analyze large amounts of Amazon shipments to discover patterns find opportunities and develop highly innovative scalable algorithms to seize these opportunities
- Validate new or improved models via statistically relevant experiments across millions of customers
- Work closely with software engineering teams to build scalable prototypes for testing and integrate successful models and algorithms in production systems at very large scale
-Ph.D. degree in Operations Research Computer Science Machine Learning or a related field with publications in refereed academic conferences and journals
-10 years experience in solving difficult machine learning optimization or statistical business problems
-Experience programming in Python Java C or a related language
-Proven track record in leading mentoring and growing teams of scientists
Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead
-Excellent writing skills for presenting business cases and scientific models with rigorous analyses that support results/conclusions to influence important decisions.
-Strong fundamentals in problem solving algorithm design and complexity analysis
-Deep technical knowledge of optimization methodologies
-Experience with deep learning toolkits and frameworks
-Solid software development experience
-Algorithm and model development experience for large-scale applications
-Experience with defining research and development practices in an applied environment
-Excellent communication skills both written and oral with technical and business people.
-Professional traits that are not unique to this position but are necessary for Amazon leaders including exhibiting excellent judgment; maintaining relentlessly high standards; thinking strategically while staying on top of tactical execution; expecting innovation from collaborators; thinking big; having convictions; being results oriented; and inspiring passion in others about learning research and implementation
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $179000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $309400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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