Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science

Amazon; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology company in Milan seeks an Economist for the People Experience and Technology Central Science team. The ideal candidate will apply economic methods to address business problems, work with engineers, and design pilots to measure impact. Responsibilities include conducting analyses, collaborating with teams, and presenting findings. A PhD in economics is required, complemented by experience in data analysis languages and SQL. This role offers a unique chance to influence policies and programs at scale.

Competenze

• Strong technical economic toolbox and ability to execute big ideas.
• Experience in a postdoctoral, consulting, government, or academic position.

Mansioni

• Apply economic methods to business problems and identify research questions.
• Collaborate with partner teams to implement solutions.
• Write code to implement DID analyses or estimate structural models.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of data analysis languages (R, Stata, Python, etc.)

Experience with SQL

Formazione

PhD in economics or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science

PXTCS is looking for an economist who can apply economic methods to address business problems. The ideal candidate will work with engineers and computer scientists to estimate models and algorithms on large‑scale data, design pilots and measure impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale. The role requires a strong technical economic toolbox, a desire to learn from other disciplines, and the ability to execute and deliver on big ideas as part of an interdisciplinary technical team.

About the day in the life

As an economist, you will apply economic methods to business problems, including identifying research questions, writing code to implement DID analyses or estimate structural models, and presenting findings to business leaders. You will collaborate with partner teams throughout the research process, from understanding challenges to implementing solutions.

About the team

The People eXperience and Technology Central Science (PXTCS) team uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements that improve Amazon, Amazonians’ wellbeing, and the value of work. PXTCS combines the talents of science and engineering to deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data analysis languages (R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software
• Experience in a postdoctoral position, consulting position, government position or academic research
• Experience with SQL

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.