Economist I

Amazon Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Presencial; USD 149.000 - 201.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

RSUs

Sign-on payments

Health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Amazon.com in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an Economist to build econometric models and partner with senior leaders to solve pricing, labor, and demand problems. You will apply macro/micro econometrics to large data sets and help design automated decision systems that scale across the business.

Lead analyses informing strategy, communicate insights clearly to economists and non-economists, and contribute to a strong research culture.

Formación

• PhD in Economics, Quantitative Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of econometric analysis of models that involve 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.

Responsabilidades

• You will work with economists and senior management to solve key business problems using econometric techniques.
• Develop techniques that apply econometrics to large data sets and contribute to automated systems design.

Conocimientos

Econometric analysis

Statistics methodology

Pricing analysis

Labor decisions

Game theory

Big data

Communications

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Description

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, scientist 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 skillsets at Amazon. 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 communications skills with both economists and non-economist audiences.

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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for 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 about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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