What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Scientist II, PAM position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Join our PAM team as an Applied Scientist II to architect and build next-generation Supply Chain optimization models from the ground up! We're revolutionizing worldwide Supply Chain planning through innovative mathematical optimization approaches that determine optimal inventory placement and customer shipment strategies across North America, Europe, and Japan. This is a rare opportunity to build foundational models that will shape the future of Same Day Delivery network in the US.
Why Join Us:
• True builder's paradise: Design and implement novel optimization solutions from scratch, with complete ownership of the scientific approach
• Solve complex mathematical puzzles at massive scale: Tackle challenging multi-objective optimization problems using operations research in smart way
• Direct impact on global operations: Your models will directly influence critical decisions affecting millions of customer deliveries daily
• Pioneer the future of Same Day Delivery: Build pioneering optimization models for our rapidly expanding ultra-fast delivery network
• Cross-functional innovation: Work closely with Software Development Engineers to productionize optimization models on scalable AWS infrastructure, while sharing best practices with other science teams across Amazon operations.
If you're passionate about solving complex optimization problems at global scale, and thrive in a Day 1 environment where you can build transformative solutions from the ground up, this role is for you!
Key job responsibilities
• Design, develop and implement novel optimization models that revolutionize Same Day Delivery network inventory planning
• Lead the mathematical formulation of complex supply chain problems, selecting and adapting appropriate optimization techniques for large-scale deployment
• Drive the productionalization of optimization models by collaborating with Software Engineering teams to architect scalable solutions on AWS infrastructure
• Develop rigorous scientific approaches to measure model performance, establish key metrics, and quantify business impact
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into mathematical frameworks and ensure solutions meet operational constraints
A day in the life
We are now seeking Applied Scientist to to help us scale PAM for worldwide operations. This is a Day 1 opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial and pioneering team building from the ground up. You will be at the forefront of building models, developing data solutions, and creating new visualization metrics to enhance S&OP activities and drive process automation. You will play a vital role in maintaining and creating new data pipelines and create new models consumed by worldwide S&OP and operation teams. If you are someone who has shown success in analyzing, diving deep in complex data, streamlining and identifying process improvement opportunities and pioneering new ways to do things, we would like to talk to you.
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 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
About the team
At Amazon Supply Chain, we power the world's fastest-growing e-commerce business and embrace the mission of being Earth’s most customer-centric company. As our business continues to expand, the customer fulfillment operations become larger and more complex each year.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of building models for business application experience
- PhD, or Master's degree and 3 years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- Experience programming or scripting language like Python, Java, C or C
- Experience in designing experiments and statistical analysis of results
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
- Experience implementing algorithms using toolkits and self-developed code
- Experience in professional software development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in developing Optimization models for Supply Chain
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
