Senior Economist, Devices Economic Value

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Senior Economist to join its Devices Economic Value team. The role involves developing marketing mix models and integrating econometrics with A/B testing to optimize long-term value for customers. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in economics and extensive experience in econometrics and quantitative methods. Join the team to shape the future of devices and services marketing measurement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-PhD experience in industry, consulting, government, or academic research.

Responsibilities

• Develop Devices and Services Marketing Mix Models linking marketing spend to long-term free cash flow.
• Create an MMM framework tailored to the Devices and Services business model.
• Drive marketing measurement innovation leveraging econometrics and machine learning.

Skills

Econometrics

Quantitative Methods

Python

R

Education

PhD in Economics

Tools

STATA

Job description

Senior Economist, Devices Economic Value

Amazon's Devices Economic Value team enables measurement and optimization of Amazon Devices' long-term value to help Amazon build better products for its customers. Delivering lasting value to customers is in Amazon's DNA, and we are at the core of how the Devices business prioritizes investments in innovation and optimization for customers.

Join us to be part of the team that understands how Amazon Devices drive deeper customer engagement and aids in decision-making about balancing short-term monetization with long-term value creation for device users. We are seeking a skilled Senior Economist to shape the future of Devices and Services marketing measurement and its impact on long-term free cash flow.

Key job responsibilities

We are looking for a talented Senior Economist to develop the Devices and Services Marketing Mix Models, linking marketing spend and impressions to their effects on long-term free cash flow. The Senior Economist will be responsible for creating an MMM framework tailored to the unique characteristics of the Devices and Services business model, integrating it with A/B testing to enhance impact and efficiency measurement, and driving marketing measurement innovation leveraging econometrics and machine learning.

About the team

The DEV Science team’s mission is to measure and optimize the long-term economic value of the devices business, balancing short-term and long-term tradeoffs across the product lifecycle to benefit Amazon shoppers. We utilize advances in causal inference, structural modeling, and machine learning to solve complex business problems in Amazon Devices. The team includes economists, data and applied scientists, along with dedicated product and engineering partners.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in economics or equivalent
• Experience in econometrics (e.g., program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, high-dimensional problems), economic theory, and quantitative methods
• Knowledge of Python or R
• 5+ years of post-PhD experience in industry, consulting, government, or academic research

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in analytics and applied economics
• Proven ability to develop and execute analytical strategies for relevant business problems
• Experience building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or similar software
• Experience in industry, consulting, government, or academic research

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We consider qualified applicants regardless of veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.