Applied Scientist, Selection
Applied Scientist, Selection
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09-07-2025
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Amazons Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) group is at the forefront of applying machine learning to transformative real-world problems. We are seeking a talented Applied Scientist to join the Selection team. The Selection team makes assortment decisions across both WW limited shelf program formats (such as speed programs offering 4 hour deliver in US) and retail offerings to balance profitability and customer experience.
As an Applied Scientist in SCOT you will be working alongside thought science and engineering leaders contributing to academic research and complex real-world applications. Your work will directly influence Amazons assortment decisions shaping decisions that affect billions of dollars worth of inventory and a wide array of product lines. You are an analytical problem solver who enjoys diving into data from various businesses is excited about investigations and algorithms can multi-task and can credibly interface between scientists engineers and business stakeholders. Your expertise in synthesizing and communicating insights and recommendations to audiences of varying levels of technical sophistication will enable you to answer specific business questions and innovate for the future.
Key job responsibilities
Analysis of large amounts of data from different parts of the supply chain and their associated business functions
Improving upon existing machine learning methodologies by developing new data sources developing and testing model enhancements running computational experiments and fine-tuning model parameters for new models
Formalizing assumptions about how models are expected to behave creating definitions of outliers developing methods to systematically identify these outliers and explaining why they are reasonable or identifying fixes for them
Communicating verbally and in writing to business customers with various levels of technical knowledge educating them about our research as well as sharing insights and recommendations
Utilizing code (Python R Scala etc.) for analyzing data and building statistical and machine learning models and algorithms
- 3 years of building models for business application experience
- PhD or Masters degree and 4 years of CS CE ML or related field experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures parsing numerical optimization data mining parallel and distributed computing high-performance computing
- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
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 $136000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223400/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.
As an Applied Scientist in SCOT you will be working alongside thought science and engineering leaders contributing to academic research and complex real-world applications. Your work will directly influence Amazons assortment decisions shaping decisions that affect billions of dollars worth of inventory and a wide array of product lines. You are an analytical problem solver who enjoys diving into data from various businesses is excited about investigations and algorithms can multi-task and can credibly interface between scientists engineers and business stakeholders. Your expertise in synthesizing and communicating insights and recommendations to audiences of varying levels of technical sophistication will enable you to answer specific business questions and innovate for the future.
Key job responsibilities
Analysis of large amounts of data from different parts of the supply chain and their associated business functions
Improving upon existing machine learning methodologies by developing new data sources developing and testing model enhancements running computational experiments and fine-tuning model parameters for new models
Formalizing assumptions about how models are expected to behave creating definitions of outliers developing methods to systematically identify these outliers and explaining why they are reasonable or identifying fixes for them
Communicating verbally and in writing to business customers with various levels of technical knowledge educating them about our research as well as sharing insights and recommendations
Utilizing code (Python R Scala etc.) for analyzing data and building statistical and machine learning models and algorithms
- 3 years of building models for business application experience
- PhD or Masters degree and 4 years of CS CE ML or related field experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures parsing numerical optimization data mining parallel and distributed computing high-performance computing
- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
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 $136000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223400/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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