Sr. Sustainability Scientist, AWS Sustainability

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you an experienced in sustainability science professional who is passionate about making a big impact Are you interested in a high impact role at the worlds preeminent cloud computing company

The AWS Sustainability Science team is hiring a Sr. Sustainability Scientist. This role will support our sustainability goals by developing scalable methods and models to assess and improve the environmental impacts of AWS data centers and cloud computing services from manufacturing transportation use and end-of-life. This work will drive a deeper understanding of AWSs environmental impacts and enable strategic long-term planning.

The ideal candidate will have industry experience in driving Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of products and services a data science foundation in forecasting methods possess a strong understanding of the GHG Protocol and carbon accounting practices and have a first principles knowledge of cloud infrastructure . The candidate should be comfortable working with imperfect data identifying sources of uncertainty and finding public data to fill the gaps where needed. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills and the ability to apply systems thinking to complex fast moving problems. The candidate should have familiarity with LCA methods and applications. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert including designing research gathering data interpreting results and developing science-driven narratives. The candidate will operate within a cross-functional project team in gathering and analyzing large amounts of data.

Key job responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for:
* Developing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies to ensure AWS has an accurate and credible basis for sustainability efforts.
* Developing internal LCA models and forecasting methods for AWS infrastructure and services
* Conducting deep dives to identify evaluate and incubate emerging technologies that are informed by the insights from the models built.
* Collaborating with an engineering team to develop dashboards and tools to support long-term planning.
* Building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive programs to completion

A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of cloud infrastructure. Your work will span the life cycle of our operations and allow you to influence how we develop and implement sustainability practices and new technology. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- 3 years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience
- PhD or Masters degree and 5 years of quantitative field research experience
- Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers

- Experience converting research studies into tangible real-world changes
- Experience with discrete and continuous optimization methodologies and algorithms
- 5 years applying Life Cycle Assessment GHGP and other sustainability assessment methods and/or driving data-driven research and sustainability improvements;
- 5 years applying LCA and carbon footprinting methodologies to electronics and/or other products with electrical and mechanical systems;
- Experience with LCA modeling and databases (ecoinvent etc.);
- Experience with prototyping parameterized models using scripting languages and AWS services;
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing practices across hardware supply chains;

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually