Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science
About the role
The People eXperience and Technology Central Science (PXTCS) team uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, well-being, and the value of work to Amazonians. The PXTCS team is looking for an economist to transform complex business challenges into actionable scientific insights.
Responsibilities
Design and conduct rigorous evaluations of various programs
Support the development and application of structural models
Develop experiments to evaluate the impact of initiatives
Communicate complex findings to business stakeholders in clear, actionable terms
Work with engineering teams to develop scalable tools that automate and streamline evaluation processes
Qualifications
PhD in economics or equivalent
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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SQL
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.