Economist I

Amazon; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 129,200 - 174,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Economist in Baltimore, Maryland, to develop econometric models and tackle key business challenges. The successful candidate will apply a PhD in Economics or a related field to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, focusing on large datasets to design automated solutions.

The role includes significant responsibilities in analyzing pricing and competition, and effective communication across diverse teams.

Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and competitive salaries ranging from $129,200 to $174,700 annually.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Quantitative Marketing, Finance or a closely related field is essential.
• Deep knowledge of econometric analysis and its application in business problems.
• Strong research track record in pricing, competition, or health care outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop techniques that apply econometrics to large data sets.
• Solve key business problems as part of a cross-functional team.
• Contribute to the design of automated systems within the company.

Skills

Econometric analysis

Statistics methodology

Communication skills

Quantitative problem-solving

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Job description

Overview

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer‑centric company where customers can shop in our stores to find and discover anything they want to buy. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment.

Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists and engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems ranging from Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third‑party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits (health, retirement, etc.) and beyond. Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world class data systems and apply approaches from a variety of skillsets – applied macro/time series, applied micro, econometric theory, empirical IO, empirical health, labor, public economics and related fields are all highly valued.

You will work in a fast‑moving environment to solve business problems as a member of either a cross‑functional team embedded within a business unit or a central science and economics organization. You will be expected to develop techniques that apply econometrics to large data sets, address quantitative problems, and contribute to the design of automated systems around the company.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Quantitative Marketing, Finance, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of econometric analysis of models that involve the estimation of fundamental preferences and strategic effects.
• Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data.
• Experience conducting analysis of pricing, competition, labor decisions, health care outcomes, auctions, marketing strategies, advertising, contract design, and game theory.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced business environment.
• Strong research track record.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both economists and non‑economist audiences.

Benefits & Compensation

Base salary range: $129,200 – $174,700 annually (Los Angeles). Additional compensation may include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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

Applicants requiring a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, can find information at https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.