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Research Scientist II - AMZ9898222

Amazon Science
York, NY Intern
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

Offered Position: Research Scientist II

Job Location: New York, New York

Job Number: AMZ9898222

Position Responsibilities

Interact with various software and business groups to develop an understanding of their business requirements and operational processes. Utilize acquired knowledge and business judgment to build scalable machine learning systems, optimization models and operational tools to improve the bottom line. Build quantitative mathematical models to represent a wide range of supply chain, transportation and logistics systems. Implement these models and tools using modeling languages and engineering code in software languages such as Python, C , or JAVA. Gather required data for analysis and mathematical model building by writing ad-hoc scripts and database queries. Perform quantitative, economic, and numerical performance analyses of these systems under uncertainty using statistical and optimization tools. Create computer simulations to support operational decision-making. Identify areas with potential for improvement and work with internal teams to generate requirements to realize improvements. Design optimal or near optimal solution methodologies to be used by in-house decision support tools and software. Create software prototypes to verify and validate the devised solutions methodologies. Integrate prototypes into production systems using standard software development tools and methodologies.

Position Requirements

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of research or work experience in the job offered, or as a Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Software Engineer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): (1) programming with a major programming language including Java, C , C#, C, or Python; and (2) formulating and solving both discrete and continuous optimization problems.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $158,440/year to $212,800/year.

Benefits

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, visit:

https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of research or work experience in the job offered, or as a Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Software Engineer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): (1) programming with a major programming language including Java, C , C#, C, or Python; and (2) formulating and solving both discrete and continuous optimization problems.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

Salary : $158,440 - $212,800

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