Economist, PXT Central Science
About the role
The People eXperience and Technology Central Science Team (PXTCS) uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, wellbeing, and the value of work to Amazonians.
We are looking for economists who are able to work with business partners to hone complex problems into specific, scientific questions, and test those questions to generate insights.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will work with engineers and computer scientists to estimate models and algorithms on large scale data, design pilots and measure their impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale.
Key job responsibilities include using causal inference and other econometric methods to evaluate the impact of policies on employee outcomes, examining how internal policies and tools and external labor market and economic conditions impact Amazon's ability to hire, develop, and retain talent, and using scientifically rigorous methods to develop and recommend career paths for employees.
A day in the life may involve working with teammates to apply economic methods to business problems, collaborating with partner teams to understand their challenges and develop a research agenda, and helping them implement solutions.
About The Team
We are a multidisciplinary team that combines the talents of science and engineering to develop innovative solutions to make Amazon Earth's Best Employer.
Qualifications
- PhD in economics or equivalent
- 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
- Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS
- Experience in prediction and forecasting in a research or industrial environment
- Experience with handling of large datasets
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $157,300.00 - $212,800.00 USD annually in San Francisco, $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually in Boston, Arlington, or Seattle.
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
Amazon also 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.