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Data Scientist, Amazon Robotics (AR) Sortation
Amazon
H1B ✓On-sitemid levelPosted April 13, 2026
About the Role
Develop predictive models and simulations to analyze large-scale datasets for improving robotic automation performance and cost efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams to translate business needs into data-driven projects and actionable insights.
Requirements
Requires at least 2 years of experience in data science, statistical modeling, and data querying languages like SQL or Hadoop. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a quantitative field or a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Full Job Description
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply state-of-the-art advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.
Key job responsibilities
* Developing predictive models and simulations to analyze complex, large-scale datasets and uncover insights to improve customer experience, cost efficiency, capital investment effectiveness, and automation utilization.
* Creating compelling data visualizations that communicate end-to-end system performance and identify optimization opportunities.
* Establishing robust data analysis frameworks and KPIs to quantify the impact of your solutions and evaluate tradeoffs between potentially contending goals.
* Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into data-driven projects, and deliver impactful results.
A day in the life
You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams, program managers, and leaders throughout the organization to deliver projects aimed at characterizing and improving the performance of new robotic automation technology in Amazon's network of warehouses. In this role, you will use a combination of unified and disparate data sources to uncover insights delivered through decision-driving analytics white-papers and automated data visualizations to influence the development and deployment of highly innovative robotic technology. You will collaborate with Business Intelligence Engineers, Data Engineers, and Program Managers to define and deliver world class models and insights to shape the robotic technology landscape.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Amazon Robotics Sortation Analytics team discovers insights in vast and varied robotic data to help our engineering teams understand how their technologies operate across Amazon’s network of warehouses. We collaborate with designers, software and hardware engineers, and operations teams to understand product requirements, make feature trade-offs, design, and operate new applications of Amazon Robotics technology. We conduct relevant, insightful analysis and communicate the results through white papers and presentations. Our methods include design of experiments, statistical modeling, machine learning, financial analysis, and data visualization. Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of data scientist or similar role involving data extraction, analysis, statistical modeling and communication experience
- 2+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL, Hadoop/Hive) experience
- 3+ years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and parameters that affect their performance experience
- Master's degree in a quantitative field, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science experience
- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
- Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company
- Knowledge of relevant statistical measures such as confidence intervals, significance of error measurements, development and evaluation data sets, etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, MA, Boston - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, North Reading - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
Key job responsibilities
* Developing predictive models and simulations to analyze complex, large-scale datasets and uncover insights to improve customer experience, cost efficiency, capital investment effectiveness, and automation utilization.
* Creating compelling data visualizations that communicate end-to-end system performance and identify optimization opportunities.
* Establishing robust data analysis frameworks and KPIs to quantify the impact of your solutions and evaluate tradeoffs between potentially contending goals.
* Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into data-driven projects, and deliver impactful results.
A day in the life
You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams, program managers, and leaders throughout the organization to deliver projects aimed at characterizing and improving the performance of new robotic automation technology in Amazon's network of warehouses. In this role, you will use a combination of unified and disparate data sources to uncover insights delivered through decision-driving analytics white-papers and automated data visualizations to influence the development and deployment of highly innovative robotic technology. You will collaborate with Business Intelligence Engineers, Data Engineers, and Program Managers to define and deliver world class models and insights to shape the robotic technology landscape.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Amazon Robotics Sortation Analytics team discovers insights in vast and varied robotic data to help our engineering teams understand how their technologies operate across Amazon’s network of warehouses. We collaborate with designers, software and hardware engineers, and operations teams to understand product requirements, make feature trade-offs, design, and operate new applications of Amazon Robotics technology. We conduct relevant, insightful analysis and communicate the results through white papers and presentations. Our methods include design of experiments, statistical modeling, machine learning, financial analysis, and data visualization. Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of data scientist or similar role involving data extraction, analysis, statistical modeling and communication experience
- 2+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL, Hadoop/Hive) experience
- 3+ years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and parameters that affect their performance experience
- Master's degree in a quantitative field, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science experience
- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
- Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company
- Knowledge of relevant statistical measures such as confidence intervals, significance of error measurements, development and evaluation data sets, etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MA, Boston - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, North Reading - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually