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# Applied Scientist - Machine Learning, Amazon Transportation

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Code Review, Software Design Documents, Machine Learning
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/applied-scientist-machine-learning-amazon-transportation-bellevue-wa--50b26b60-f543-4f1b-90fa-e7a70cd75dce

## About the Role

Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Scientific Research, Vehicle Fleets, Algorithms, Time Management, Warehousing, Truckload Freight, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting

## Description

* Design and develop machine learning, forecasting, and other prediction models that enhance our optimization and planning systems.
 * Build models and algorithms from prototype to production-level systems.
 * Translate ambiguous business problems into modeling approaches, and drive the technical design with product, engineering, and operations partners.
 * Influence key business decisions through rigorous modeling and analysis.
 * Communicate results and recommendations to scientific and business audiences.

A day in the life

 * Analyze data to investigate a business problem or model performance and identify improvements
 * Brainstorm new algorithmic strategies or business opportunities with fellow scientists
 * Leverage GenAI to build and test your new model features
 * Run a simulation or experiment to evaluate your model's performance
 * Meet with product and tech partners to review project requirements, data, design, or other project decisions
 * Review code changes or a design document from a fellow scientist or engineers
 * Write and present a paper documenting algorithm features, results, and recommendations