Hiring: Senior Applied Scientist , EC2, Onhand Capacity Optimization Company: Amazon Science Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:58:26 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Mathematical Optimization, Exact & Heuristic Methods, Modeling, Experimental Design, A/B Testing, Statistical Approaches, Algorithm Design, Scalability, Production Systems, Mentorship, Cross-functional Collaboration Experience: - Experienced applied optimization expert with a strong background in mathematical optimization - Proven experience using both exact and heuristic methods - Experience moving from modeling and prototyping to full-scale production usage - Track record of mentoring and leading junior scientists - Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams Required Skills: - Excellent mathematical modeling skills - Strong background in mathematical optimization - Proficiency with exact and heuristic optimization methods - Statistical approaches for production A/B tests - Solid understanding of experimental design - Hands-on mathematical modeling and implementation - Ability to design engineering systems with scalability, extensibility, maintainability, and correctness in mind - Reviewing approaches by other scientists and engineers for business relevance, technical validity, engineering/science interface, and computational performance - Communicating results to guide business direction - Writing technical and business documents - Collaborating with scientists, software engineers, and product managers Qualifications: - Scientific breadth to understand interactions between different phases of a project, from data analysis through to production, including resolving issues after rollout - Ability to develop creative, novel, and data-driven approaches - Comfort working in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment - AWS values diverse experiences; candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications and skills listed Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!