Applied Scientist II, Last Mile Science

Develop and optimize core decision models for last mile delivery network such as jurisdiction planning, delivery channel design, capacity planning, and routing optimization.

Translate high-level business requirements into mathematical models and develop production software to manage delivery capacity effectively.

Lead research efforts to improve algorithms and policies for external delivery service providers and internal planning, and mentor junior scientists.

3+ years of experience building models for business applications.

Experience with programming in Java, C++, Python, or related languages.

Experience or demonstrated achievements via patents/publications in operations research or machine learning related to algorithms, optimization, or data mining.

Work Experience Required: 3+ years; Notice Period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.

Strong foundation in operations research or machine learning applied to large-scale logistics or supply chain problems.

Ability to independently analyze large datasets and translate ambiguous high-level problems into practical mathematical and software solutions.

Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments with a focus on optimizing delivery networks and mentoring junior scientists.