Economist, International Seller Service

About the role

The International Seller Services (ISS) Economics team at Amazon is a dynamic group driving innovation and growth through sophisticated economic analysis and data-driven insights. Our mission is to transform how Amazon empowers millions of international sellers to succeed in the World Wide digital marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models using Amazon’s world-class data systems
• Apply approaches from various skillsets such as applied macro/time series, applied micro, econometric theory, empirical IO, empirical health, labor, public economics, and more
• Collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists, engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems across multiple areas including AWS, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third-party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits (health, retirement, etc.), and more
• 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
• Contribute to the design of automated systems around the company
• Lead the transformation of Amazon's seller services through work with Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI, while tackling fundamental questions about seller growth, marketplace dynamics, and operational efficiency
• Transform complex economic challenges into actionable insights that drive real-world results

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD in economics or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software
• Experience in a postdoctoral position, consulting position, government position, or academic research
• Experience with SQL

Qualifications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.