Job ID: 10371776 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon. We are looking for economists who can work with business partners to hone complex problems into specific scientific questions, test those questions to generate insights, estimate models and algorithms on large scale data, design pilots and measure their impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale.
Ideal candidates will work closely with business partners to develop science that solves the most important business challenges. They will work in a team setting with individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Ideal candidates will own the data analysis, modeling, and experimentation necessary for estimating and validating models. They will be customer‑centric and will communicate scientific approaches and findings to business leaders, listening to and incorporating their feedback, and delivering successful scientific solutions.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Collaborate with economists, data scientists, financial managers, and business leaders to define product requirements, provide science support, and communicate feedback.
* Implement economics methods to solve specific business problems utilizing code (Python, R, Scala, etc.).
* Improve existing methodologies by developing new data sources, testing model enhancements, and fine‑tuning model parameters.
* Present data in a format that is immediately useful to answer critical business questions.
About the Team
The Perfect Order Experience (POE) Econ team serves as POE teams' trusted economics partner, enhancing business strategy and operational effectiveness across POE and Selling Partner Services (SPS) through economic analysis and insights. We focus on advancing POE's goals towards the perfect order experience vision while delivering value to broader teams where strategic alignment exists. Through rigorous analytical frameworks, we help leaders navigate complex business and operational challenges. We embrace AI to revolutionize how we work and amplify our strategic contributions.
Basic Qualifications
* PhD in economics or equivalent.
* 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in implementing modern machine‑learning methods (e.g., boosted regression trees, random forests, neural networks).
* Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS.
Benefits and Compensation
The base salary range for this position is 136,000.00 to 184,000.00 USD annually. 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 offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), basic life & AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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