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
Requirements
We're looking for someone who can combine rigorous scientific thinking with practical business acumen and is passionate about using economics to improve employee experiences at scale. The ideal candidate will thrive in interdisciplinary environments, working alongside engineers, data scientists, and business leaders from diverse backgrounds.
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
- Experience with SQL
Skills
Combine rigorous scientific thinking with practical business acumen and passion for using economics to improve employee experiences at scale. Thrive in interdisciplinary environments, working alongside engineers, data scientists, and business leaders from diverse backgrounds.
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.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $129,200.00 - $174,700.00 USD annually.
Schedule
Not specified.