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Research Scientist III, Last Mile Science

Amazon· ADCI - Karnataka
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Hybrid (Bangalore)Full-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Research Scientist role focused on solving complex logistics challenges within Amazon's delivery network. Data-driven analytics, advanced modeling, and scalable solutions to optimize last-mile operations and improve customer experience. Combines research science capabilities with program management in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Owns business-critical challenges and drives strategic, data-driven decisions to shape delivery operations.
  • Implements advanced solutions and develops scalable processes.
  • Works on optimizing the delivery network to enhance customer experience and operational excellence.
  • Collaborates on projects with research science and program management elements to deliver impact.

Qualifications

  • PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field (preferred)
  • 3+ years of building machine learning models for business applications (basic)
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl
  • Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
  • Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
  • 3+ years of applied research experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge of deep learning, machine learning and statistics (preferred)
  • Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, TensorFlow (preferred)
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems (preferred)
  • Publications at peer-reviewed conferences or journals (preferred)
  • Track record of successful projects in algorithm design and product development (preferred)
  • Strategic thinker with good execution skills; effective verbal and written communication
  • Experience working with real-world data sets and building scalable models from big data (preferred)
  • Mentorship/management experience of scientists (preferred)
  • Fluency in applying mathematical/statistical/physics fundamentals (preferred)
  • Ability to work with ambiguity and make independent decisions (implied)

Skills

Required:Machine LearningProgrammingData Analysis / Statistics
Nice to have:Communication & CollaborationResearch & Publication

Benefits

  • Benefits information is available through the linked Amazon Jobs page (not specified in the description).
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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