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Applied Scientist, Last Mile Science at Amazon | LAYIQ

Deep expertise in Operations Research and/or Machine Learning methods
Proven experience applying these methods to large-scale, real-world business problems
Ability to translate models into production-ready code in Python or Java
Strong communication skills — you can explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
A bias for action and an iterative mindset when tackling ambitious research challenges
Why Amazon
We're passionate about your growth. Whether you want to explore emerging technologies, take on broader scope, or accelerate your career trajectory, we'll invest in helping you get there. Our business is scaling fast — and so are the opportunities for the people who build it.
If you're driven by the challenge of optimizing one of the world's most complex logistics systems and excited to see your work impact millions of customers daily, we'd love to hear from you.
Key job responsibilities
Invent and design novel solutions for scientifically complex problem areas, and identify opportunities for invention within existing and new business initiatives
Deliver large-scale, high-impact solutions to complex problems in support of medium-to-large business goals
Shape the design of scientifically complex software systems, personally contributing significant portions of the critical scientific novelty
Apply mathematical optimization, machine learning, and Generative AI techniques to develop solution methodologies for in-house decision support tools and software
Research, prototype, simulate, and experiment with models — and actively participate in their production-level deployment in Python or Java
Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research articles and participating in leading research conferences
Basic Qualifications
PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience
2+ years of programming in Java, C++, Python or related language experience
Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment

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