Economist II

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Economist II to join their innovative team in Seattle. This role involves collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams to tackle complex business challenges across various domains. You will utilize your expertise in econometrics and data analysis to develop models and automated systems that drive decision-making. If you are passionate about applying economic principles to real-world problems and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of relevant industry or research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric techniques for large data sets.
• Solve business problems in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Applied macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Data analysis

Quantitative problem-solving

Education

PhD in Economics

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 including 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 approaches from applied macro/time series, microeconomics, econometric theory, empirical IO, health, labor, public economics, and related fields. 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 designing automated systems.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected statuses. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with local laws.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you need workplace accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please visit this link.

Compensation for this position ranges from $136,000 to $212,800 annually, depending on geographic location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon offers total compensation including benefits, equity, and sign-on bonuses where applicable. For more details, visit this link.

Job ID: A2964067

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Software Development