Economist I, Japan Stores Econ

Amazon; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an economist to leverage econometric models to solve critical business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics or a related field, demonstrating strong expertise in observational causal inference methods and statistics.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role includes sign-on payments and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off. Join Amazon and contribute to innovative solutions that shape our business.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field is mandatory.
• Strong background in statistics is required.
• Experience with big data analytics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solve key business problems with econometric models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Design automated systems addressing quantitative problems.

Skills

Observational causal inference methods

Statistics methodology

Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

PhD in Economics, Quantitative Marketing, Finance

Job 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. 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 and beyond. 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, and 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 observational causal inference methods
• Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data.
• 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.

Benefits

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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