Senior Economist: Data-Driven Strategy & Economic Insight

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists, and engineers to solve key business problems using econometric models and large data sets.

You will work in a fast-moving environment within cross-functional teams or a central science organization. You will develop techniques applying econometrics to big data, address quantitative problems, and contribute to automated systems across the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models using Amazon's data systems.
• Apply econometric approaches to large data sets to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams embedded within business units or central science organization.
• Design automated systems around the company to improve decision making.

Skills

Observational causal inference

Statistics methodology

Fast-paced environment

Research track record

Verbal and written communications

Education

PhD in economics or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists, and engineers to solve key business problems using econometric models and large data sets.

You will work in a fast-moving environment within cross-functional teams or a central science organization. You will develop techniques applying econometrics to big data, address quantitative problems, and contribute to automated systems across the