Economist II: Data-Driven Growth & Strategy

Amazon Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon.com seeks a PhD economist to apply econometric methods to large datasets and business problems. You will work in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment, partnering with science, engineering, and product teams to design models and metrics that inform pricing, capacity, and customer experience.

Candidates should have a strong publication track record and experience with macro/time-series and empirical IO.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics is required.
• 3+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models using large data sets and apply to business problems.
• Address quantitative problems and generate actionable insights for cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the design of automated systems and decision-support tools across the company.

Skills

Econometrics

Macroeconomics

Applied microeconomics

Data analysis

Education

PhD in economics

Job description

Amazon.com seeks a PhD economist to apply econometric methods to large datasets and business problems. You will work in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment, partnering with science, engineering, and product teams to design models and metrics that inform pricing, capacity, and customer experience.

Candidates should have a strong publication track record and experience with macro/time-series and empirical IO.