Lead innovations in transportation optimization at Amazon! We're seeking an exceptional Applied Science Manager to spearhead a team of scientists developing algorithms that revolutionize global logistics and transportation. Your work will directly impact millions of deliveries daily, optimizing one of the world's largest and most complex transportation networks.

We are looking for leaders who can:

- Navigate ambiguity and pioneer new methodologies where no prior solutions exist
- Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals
- Drive best practices and establish processes for scientific excellence across the organization
- Demonstrate deep expertise in operations research, optimization, and machine learning applied to transportation systems
Join us in reshaping the future of global logistics. Your innovations will define how goods move around the world, at an unprecedented scale.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:

- Drive the development of advanced optimization and machine learning solutions for applications in transportation
- Lead multi-million dollar initiatives that significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency across Amazon's transportation network
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate theoretical breakthroughs into practical, high-impact solutions
- Mentor and grow a team of talented scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence
- Influence strategic decisions in Amazon's transportation network design and operations

A day in the life
One day, you might be deep in code, reviewing an optimization algorithm your team is proposing. The next, you're strategizing with business leaders, figuring out how to turn their ideas into concrete scientific projects. You're always making time to mentor your team, pushing them to think outside the box and tackle problems in new ways. You often get to engage in science. You'll be reading the latest academic papers, coming up with ways to apply research to Amazon's massive logistics network.

About the team
Our diverse team of research and applied scientists tackles complex challenges in transportation and logistics, developing algorithms that revolutionize how packages move worldwide. We collaborate closely with product managers and engineers, turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions that impact millions of deliveries daily.

Our mission is to push the boundaries of logistics efficiency, reducing costs and environmental impact while delighting customers with faster deliveries. We thrive on solving big, messy problems using the latest in machine learning, AI, and optimization techniques.

If you're passionate about applying science to real-world challenges at massive scale, you'll fit right in.