Economist I

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Economist I to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with senior management and stakeholders to tackle complex business challenges across various sectors. You will leverage your expertise in econometrics and statistics to develop innovative solutions and contribute to automated systems design. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong research background, this opportunity could be your next big step. Join a company that values bright minds and offers a technologically advanced work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field is required.
• Strong background in econometric analysis and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric techniques for large datasets.
• Solve key business problems across various domains.

Skills

Econometric Analysis

Statistics

Big Data Applications

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 and 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 management. Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world-class data systems and apply techniques from applied macro/time series, microeconomics, econometric theory, empirical IO, health, labor, and public economics. You will work in a dynamic environment, developing econometric techniques for large datasets, addressing quantitative problems, and contributing to automated systems design.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of econometric analysis involving fundamental preferences and strategic effects.
• Strong background in statistics and big data applications.
• Experience analyzing pricing, competition, labor decisions, healthcare outcomes, auctions, marketing, advertising, contract design, and game theory.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong research record.
• Effective communication skills for both economists and non-economist audiences.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as per applicable laws. We provide workplace accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Compensation ranges from $116,300 to $201,000 annually, depending on market and experience. For more details, visit our benefits page. Applications should be submitted via our career site.