Senior Economist

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 159,200 - 215,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon, based in San Francisco, seeks an Economist to solve complex business challenges using econometric models. Candidates should have a PhD in economics and 5+ years of relevant experience, showcasing strong statistical skills and a proven research track record.

This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $159,200 to $215,300, alongside comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant, broad research science experience after PhD.
• Advanced expertise in observational causal interference methods.
• Strong background in applications of statistics to business problems.

Responsibilities

• Solve business problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop techniques that apply econometrics to large data sets.
• Contribute to the design of automated systems within the company.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Quantitative problem solving

Statistical methodology

Effective communication

Education

PhD in economics or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

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, 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 (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 or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant, broad research science experience after PhD degree or equivalent.
• Advanced expertise and knowledge of applying observational causal interference 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 communication skills with both economists and non‑economist audiences.

Job Duties and Standards

Work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence; communicate effectively and respectfully; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and company policies.

Equal Opportunity

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

Salary

Base salary range: $159,200 – $215,300 annually (Los Angeles, CA). Additional compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D, supplemental life plans), employee assistance program (EAP), mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits