Economist I: Data-Driven Insights & Modeling

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon seeks an economist to join our global economics team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will build econometric models using large datasets and apply macro/microeconomics methods to solve business problems across AWS, retail, and operations.

The role requires a PhD in Economics or closely related field, a deep command of causal inference and statistics, and a strong research track record. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and communicate complex insights clearly.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics, quantitative marketing, finance, or closely related field.
• Strong background in statistics methodology and its business applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong research track record.
• Effective verbal and written communications with economists and non-economist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models using Amazon data to solve business problems.
• Apply techniques across macro/time series, microeconomics, and related fields.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams embedded within a business unit or central science organization.
• Present findings to economists and non-economist audiences.

Skills

Observational causal inference

Statistics

Verbal & written communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

PhD in Economics or closely related field

Job description

Amazon seeks an economist to join our global economics team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will build econometric models using large datasets and apply macro/microeconomics methods to solve business problems across AWS, retail, and operations.

The role requires a PhD in Economics or closely related field, a deep command of causal inference and statistics, and a strong research track record. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and communicate complex insights clearly.