Senior Applied Scientist, Last Mile Delivery

Join Amazons Last Mile Technology Revolution!

Are you ready to reshape the future of logistics Join us in transforming how millions of packages reach their final destination through state-of-the-art technology and innovation!

The Last Mile Technology organization is pioneering advanced solutions that are revolutionizing Amazon Logistics (AMZL). Our mission is to create intelligent efficient and scalable systems that will transform the delivery experience. Were building the future of last-mile logistics while maintaining Amazons highest standards for safety and reliability.

The Last Mile challenge is a fascinating blend of real-world complexity and technological innovation. Were tackling multidimensional problems that involve enabling AI agents to perceive and navigate complex delivery environments understanding dynamic scenes through visual data and adapting to everything from unexpected obstacles to varying weather and lighting conditions all while ensuring every package arrives safely as per our promise.

As an Applied Scientist on our Last Mile Technology team youll be at the forefront of developing computer vision and perception systems that enable us to understand and interact with the physical world. Youll design and implement deep learning models for visual perception build algorithms that enable decision-making and create robust systems that allow AI agents to operate safely across diverse geographical areas. Your research must excel in environments ranging from dense urban centers to suburban neighborhoods each presenting unique visual and navigational challenges that require innovative solutions in perception and control.

What Makes This Role Exciting :

Real-World Impact : Your computer vision models and control algorithms will power AI agents that deliver millions of packages to customers making their lives better every day

Scale That Matters : Develop perception systems that operate across thousands of delivery agents in different cities weather conditions lighting scenarios and dynamic environments

Innovation at Scale : Publish novel research and create entirely new approaches to visual perception scene understanding and control systems

End-to-End Science : Work on complete solutions from object detection and tracking to path planning and control from sim-to-real transfer to real-world deployment and continuous learning from agent experiences

• 3 years of building machine learning models for business application experience
• PhD or Masters degree and 6 years of applied research experience
• Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
• Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
• Experience with modeling tools such as R scikit-learn Spark MLLib MxNet Tensorflow numpy scipy etc.
• Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop Spark etc.

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

Los Angeles County applicants : Job duties for this position include : work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150400 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $260000 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. 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 please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Assays,Protein Purification,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Flow Cytometry

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 150400 - 260000