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Remember the NP-hard Traveling Salesman Problem from an algorithms class in a past life? Join us to build real world TSP solvers to support package delivery with Amazon Flex.
With Flex, people can be their own boss while earning up to $25 or more delivering ultra-fast Prime Now, AmazonFresh, and Amazon.com orders. We operate globally and are rapidly expanding into new products from groceries (including Whole Foods!) to big-screen TVs in an increasingly complex transportation network. Flex also operates Amazon's only physical retail footprint with grocery stores and Amazon Lockers. You can find out more about Amazon Flex at flex.amazon.com.
Our team is responsible for building software (on the intersection between science and technology) that makes it possible to deliver these orders in one hour or less. Our systems forecast customer order volume to plan how many drivers to recruit into the Flex program months from now, how many drivers to call in to work in a few days, and how many to urgently call in right now. We build vehicle routing solvers that optimize delivery efficiency subject to various constraints (for example, drivers can only fit so many packages into their cars). We build pricing models which allow us to fairly incentivize drivers and ensure that orders make it to customers on time.
We're seeking a Senior SDE to be a part of our group. In this role you will lead complex tech initiatives across multiple teams. You will work with our software engineering team and alongside with our operations and product teams to turn innovative ideas into a reality.
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