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Sr. Simulation Scientist, Worldwide Design Engineering - Simulation

Amazon 🇺🇸 Bellevue, Washington, United States of America

$159,200 - $215,300 Full-time Senior

Lead strategic simulation and optimization projects to design and improve complex fulfillment network processes. Influence scientific strategy, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative design decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, implementation, and delivery of discrete‑event simulation solutions using tools such as FlexSim, AnyLogic, or similar
  • Develop and maintain simulation models for complex fulfillment network processes
  • Create simulation‑driven artifacts, including algorithms, validation reports, and technical documentation
  • Mentor and educate the simulation data‑science community on best practices and emerging technologies
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to define equipment specifications, material flow logic, and site layout
  • Influence business strategy by providing simulation data and recommendations
  • Write white papers and technical artifacts documenting approaches and outcomes
  • Balance trade‑offs across organizations and communicate findings to stakeholders

Requirements

  • PhD or Master's degree with at least 5 years of quantitative research experience
  • 5+ years applying scientific principles to business problems
  • Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non‑research audiences
  • Strong statistical and simulation expertise
  • Proficiency in Python or another object‑oriented language

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Maternity and parental leave options
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • Comprehensive health insurance and supplemental life plans
  • Employee assistance program and mental health support
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Key Skills

Discrete Event Simulation (DES) FlexSim AnyLogic Python Statistical Analysis Optimization Algorithms Data Science Machine Learning PLC/IPC Emulation Robotic System Simulation Cross‑functional Collaboration Technical Writing Mentoring Project Management Communication Problem Solving Process Modeling Simulation Data Visualization Algorithm Design Stakeholder Influence

About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology and e‑commerce leader that operates a vast fulfillment network and offers a wide range of consumer and cloud services.

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