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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist, Rapid & Rural Logistics (R2L) - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,200.0 - $178,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Data Mining, Query Languages, R (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, Apache Hive, SPSS (Software), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Mathematical Software, S-PLUS, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Data Processing, Scripting, Apache Spark, Model Validation, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3nfnw ## About the Role Master's degree in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field - 5+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) experience - Master's degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or PhD and 5+ years of data scientist or similar role involving data extraction, analysis, statistical modeling and communication experience - Experience as a data engineer or related specialty (e.g., software engineer, business intelligence engineer, data scientist) with a track record of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large datasets - Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders - Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment - - Ability to dive deep into complex technical problems and drive change. - Excellent problem solving skills with a strong attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) - Knowledge of statistical packages and business intelligence tools such as SPSS, SAS, S-PLUS, or R - Knowledge of machine learning concepts and their application to reasoning and problem-solving - Experience with clustered data processing (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Map-reduce, and Hive) - Experience working with or evaluating AI systems - Experience applying quantitative analysis to solve business problems and making data-driven business decisions - Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication ## Description Work with product managers, engineers, other scientists, and leadership to identify and prioritize complex problems. - Interview stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate business problems into data science or analytical problems - Design, develop, and evaluate highly innovative statistics and ML models - Guide and establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses, model development, model validation and model implementation - Proactively seek to identify business opportunities and insights and provide solutions to shape key business processes and policies based on a broad and deep knowledge of Amazon data, industry best-practices, and work done by other teams. A day in the life In this role, you will be a technical expert with significant scope and impact. You will work with Product and Supply Chain Managers, Business Intelligence Engineers, System Developers and other Scientists, to develop models that solve a wide range of complex and ambiguous business problems, with the main goal to improve customer experience, improve availability of products and reduce supply chain cost. A successful Data Scientist will have bias for action needed in a startup environment, with great leadership skills, proven ability to build and manage medium-scale modeling projects, identify data requirements, build methodology and tools that are statistically grounded. It will be a person who enjoys diving deep into data, doing analysis, discovering root causes, and designing long-term scientific solutions. We are seeking someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy and fun work environment where we deliver value incrementally and frequently. We look for individuals who know how to deliver results and show a desire to develop themselves, their colleagues, and their career. About the team The R2L team is responsible for building the next generation supply chain for Amazon's world-class ultra-fast customer experiences including Amazon Fresh groceries, Sub-Same Day, Amazon Now, and other soon-to-launch exciting new businesses. 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