Sr. Research Scientist, Private Brands Intelligence

Job ID: ******* | Amazon.com Services LLC The Private Brands team is looking for a Sr.Research Scientist to join the team in building science solutions at scale.Our team applies Optimization, Machine Learning, Statistics, Causal Inference, and Econometrics/Economics to derive actionable insights about the complex economy of Amazon's retail business and develop Statistical Models and Algorithms to drive strategic business decisions and improve operations.We are an interdisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers, PMTs and Economists.Key job responsibilities You will work with business leaders, scientists, and economists to translate business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables, including the design, development, testing, and deployment of highly scalable optimization solutions and ML models.This is a unique, high visibility opportunity for someone who wants to have business impact, dive deep into large-scale problems, enable measurable actions on the consumer economy, and work closely with scientists and economists.As a Sr Scientist, you bring business and industry context to science and technology decisions.You set the standard for scientific excellence and make decisions that affect the way we build and integrate algorithms.Your solutions are exemplary in terms of algorithm design, clarity, model structure, efficiency, and extensibility.You tackle intrinsically hard problems, acquiring expertise as needed.You decompose complex problems into straightforward solutions.We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Operations Research, ML and predictive models and working with distributed systems.Academic and/or practical background in Operations Research and Machine Learning specifically Reinforcement Learning are particularly relevant for this position.To know more about Amazon science, Please visit About the team We are a one pizza, agile team of scientists focused on solving supply chain challenges for Amazon Private Brands products.We collaborate with Amazon central teams like SCOT and develop both central as well as APB-specific solutions to address various challenges, including sourcing, demand forecasting, ordering optimization, inventory distribution, and inventory health management.Working closely with business stakeholders, Product Management Teams (PMTs), and engineering partners, we drive projects from initial concept through production deployment and ongoing monitoring.Basic Qualifications5+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience Knowledge of R or Python Knowledge of AWS platforms such as S3, Glue, Athena, Sagemaker Experience conveying complex subject matter to clients and stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsExperience with discrete and continuous optimization methodologies and algorithms Experience mentoring, coaching, and influencing colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholdersAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation.Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 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 $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/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.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr