Senior Economist, Data-Driven Insights

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs (restricted stock units)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an economist to develop econometric models and apply causal inference methods to solve high-impact business problems. You will work with senior leaders, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced environment across multiple Amazon businesses, including AWS and retail operations.

The role requires a PhD in economics or equivalent, 5+ years of research experience, and strong ability to communicate complex findings to both economists and non-economists.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent.
• 5+ years of broad research experience after PhD.
• Advanced expertise in observational causal inference methods.
• Strong background in statistics and big data applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong research track record.
• Effective verbal and written communications with economists and non-economist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models using large datasets.
• Apply econometric methods to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams embedded within business units or central science organizations.
• Contribute to the design of automated systems around the company.

Skills

Observational causal inference

Statistics

Econometrics

Communications

Education

PhD in economics or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an economist to develop econometric models and apply causal inference methods to solve high-impact business problems. You will work with senior leaders, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced environment across multiple Amazon businesses, including AWS and retail operations.

The role requires a PhD in economics or equivalent, 5+ years of research experience, and strong ability to communicate complex findings to both economists and non-economists.