Research Scientist II, Amazon Last Mile Science (Delivery Network Optimisation), Bengaluru
Job Description
Amazon’s Last Mile Science team in Bengaluru is hiring a Research Scientist II in delivery network optimisation. The role uses analytics, machine learning and research methods to improve how parcels reach customers, and it suits someone who combines research skill with the ability to run projects.
At a glance
- Role: Research Scientist II, Last Mile Science
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Posted: 3 August 2026
- Experience: PhD or master’s degree; 3+ years building ML models for business use
- Job ID: 10490109
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the delivery network optimisation research role
- Take ownership of business-critical delivery problems from the start
- Use data and research methods to improve reliability and efficiency of the delivery network
- Build scalable processes and models from large real-world datasets
- Make data-driven decisions independently in an ambiguous environment
- Combine research with programme-management skills to deliver projects
What Amazon is looking for
- A PhD or master’s degree
- Experience testing whether scientific methods can solve business problems
- Experience analysing experimental and observational data
- 3+ years building ML models for business applications
- Programming in Java, C++, Python or similar, and experience with deep learning
Nice to have
- A PhD in engineering, computer science, ML, robotics, operations research, statistics or maths
- Publications at peer-reviewed venues
- Experience building dashboards and working in agile teams
Pay and location
Amazon’s posting does not state a salary; pay is discussed during the hiring process. The role is based in Bengaluru, India.
How to apply
Apply through the official Amazon job posting. Amazon’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Amazon lists the minimum and preferred qualifications on the posting; read both before applying. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: Amazon
Official advertisement: www.amazon.jobs
How to prepare for this application
- Operations research: revise vehicle routing, time windows and heuristics such as large neighbourhood search.
- Causal questions: be ready to measure the effect of a change when a clean A/B test is not possible.
- Programme skills: the posting wants research plus project management; show both.
- Communicate simply: practise explaining a model to operations managers.
- Leadership Principles: Amazon interviews lean on them; prepare two or three STAR stories for each.
About Amazon in India
Amazon runs large science and engineering teams in India, including in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Gurugram. Applied scientists work on machine learning problems across retail, logistics, advertising, devices and cloud services.
