Senior Economist, Amazon Stores Economics and Science (SEAS)

Description

Stores Economics and Science (SEAS) is an interdisciplinary team in Amazon's Stores organization focused on applying science and engineering to optimize local to global decision-making processes. We achieve this by integrating frontier scientific knowledge, collaborating with partner teams, and drawing on the diverse perspectives and experiences of others.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Economist to lead impactful economic analysis and modeling that guides strategic decisions within Amazon's Stores business. This role involves working closely with a team of economists, scientists, and engineers to formulate key business questions, develop rigorous analytical frameworks, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership and partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop economic models and empirical analyses to inform strategic decisions
• Design and analyze experiments to test hypotheses and inform strategy
• Translate complex findings into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor junior economists and contribute to raising the standard of economic rigor across partner teams

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or equivalent experience
• Deep expertise in causal inference and applied econometrics
• Experience in econometrics (program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, high-dimensional problems)
• Experience in economic theory and quantitative methods
• Experience working with software developers and product managers
• Experience building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or a related software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems
• Industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
• Familiarity with machine learning models

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