Senior Economist: Data-Driven Global Markets

Amazon Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Los Angeles is seeking an Economist to build econometric models and apply macro/micro approaches to pricing, labor, and market design. You will work with cross-functional teams to solve business problems and influence strategy.

The role requires a PhD in economics and a strong publication-ready research track record, plus the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate insights to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent.
• Strong background in econometric analysis of models that involve estimation of fundamental preferences and strategic effects.
• Experience with pricing, competition, labor decisions, health care outcomes, auctions or game theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models to address quantitative business problems using large data sets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, scientists and engineers.
• Communicate complex results clearly to economists and non-economists.

Skills

Econometrics

Statistics

Big data

Communication

Pricing analysis

Education

PhD in economics

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Los Angeles is seeking an Economist to build econometric models and apply macro/micro approaches to pricing, labor, and market design. You will work with cross-functional teams to solve business problems and influence strategy.

The role requires a PhD in economics and a strong publication-ready research track record, plus the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate insights to diverse audiences.