Our team uses Machine Learning, Statistics, and Econometrics to develop scalable data-driven solutions to drive strategic business decisions and optimize product inputs. You will be working in an interdisciplinary team of Scientists, Economists, Engineers, and Product Managers incubating and building day one solutions using cutting-edge technology, to solve some of the toughest business problems at Amazon.
As a Senior Economist at Private Brand Intelligence, you will have the opportunity to invent novel solutions and prototypes, and directly contribute to bringing your ideas to life through production implementation. You will also work closely with economists/scientists across the org on their model designs and implementations, and find synergy in
science research and prototypes across different projects.
This is a unique, high visibility opportunity for someone who wants to develop cutting edge science solutions and have direct business and customer impact.
A day in the life
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or equivalent
- Experience in causal inference modelling
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or a related software
- Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems
- Experience in econometrics (e.g., program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, or high dimensional problems), economic theory, and quantitative methods
- Experience of productionizing science models and deploying them to handle high-volume, high-velocity data in a production environment.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.