Economist I

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Economist I to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves collaborating with senior management and stakeholders to tackle complex business challenges across various domains, including Amazon Web Services and inventory planning. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Economics or a related field, showcasing a strong background in econometrics and statistical methodologies. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary and a culture that empowers employees to excel and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field required.
• Strong background in statistics and causal inference methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models for large data sets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve business problems.

Skills

Econometrics

Statistical Methodology

Causal Inference

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Economics

PhD in Quantitative Marketing

PhD in Finance

Job description

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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.

Job Description

Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists, engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems across various domains such as Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third-party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, and benefits (health, retirement, etc.). Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world-class data systems and apply approaches from fields like applied macro/time series, microeconometrics, empirical IO, health, labor, and public economics. You will work in a fast-moving environment to solve business problems as part of cross-functional teams or central science and economics organizations. Your role involves developing econometric techniques for large data sets, addressing quantitative problems, and contributing to automated system designs.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of observational causal inference methods
• Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and big data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
• Strong research track record
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for both economists and non-economist audiences

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected statuses. For Los Angeles County applicants, job duties include working safely, communicating effectively, adhering to standards, and following laws and policies. Criminal history may affect employment considerations. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local ordinances.

We are committed to an inclusive culture that empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results. If you need workplace accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please visit this link. Our compensation varies by geographic market, with a range of $116,300 to $201,000 annually, based on factors like experience and location. Additional benefits and total compensation packages may include equity, sign-on bonuses, and more. Apply via our careers site. This position remains open until filled.

Company: Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2964062

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Software Development