What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Scientist II, Global Logistics Applied Science position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Join Amazon Global Mile Tech as an Applied Scientist II to revolutionize international package delivery through innovative technology solutions. You'll be part of a team developing comprehensive products that enable end-to-end transportation across a global network. Your work will directly impact millions of international shipments while tackling complex optimization challenges in customs, logistics, and supply chain operations.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop deep learning/Gen AI applications for product classification using agentic and custom fine-tuned modeling approaches
- Lead modeling and technical design initiatives for complex transportation problems using ML/Deep Learning models
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to implement scalable solutions
- Conduct complex modeling analyses to inform management decisions and policy development
- Create technical strategies and applied science roadmaps aligned with business requirements
- Collaborate with global internal and external partners to optimize international transportation networks
A day in the life
Your typical day involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement Gen AI/ML applications in customs and global logistics. You'll analyze complex datasets, develop new GenAI fine-tuned models, and meet with stakeholders to understand business requirements. Working closely with engineering partners, you'll iterate on solutions that directly impact Amazon's international shipping capabilities. The role offers opportunities to build domain expertise in international transportation while working with cutting-edge technology.
About the team
You'll join a passionate group of scientists in Bellevue, WA, working on world-class technology that spans deep algorithmic problems, multi-party business scenarios, and rapidly evolving data models. Our systems touch every international package, requiring highly available and scalable distributed solutions. The team is dedicated to maximizing shipment efficiency while minimizing costs and providing diverse customer delivery options.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of building models for business application experience
- PhD, or Master's 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
- If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $136,000 - $223,400
