Principal Economist, Stores Economics and Science (SEAS) Job at Amazon, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Amazon
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Description This role will contribute to developing economics and science products and services, with specialization in understanding customer behavior through the lens of AI and causal inference. You will work on developing frameworks and scaleable, repeatable models supporting optimal supply demand models for two-sided marketplace that is central to Amazon's business. You will partner with science and technology teams across Amazon including Advertising, Supply Chain, Operations, Prime, Consumer Pricing, and Finance. Key job responsibilities The ideal candidate will have extensive economics knowledge, demonstrated strength in practical and policy relevant structural econometrics, strong collaboration skills, proven ability to lead highly ambiguous and large projects, and a drive to deliver results. They will work closely with Economists, Data / Applied Scientists, Strategy Analysts, Data Engineers, and Product leads to integrate economic insights into policy and systems production. Familiarity with systems and services that constitute seller supply chains is a plus but not required. About the team The Stores Economics and Sciences team is a central science team that supports Amazon's Retail and Supply Chain leadership. We tackle some of Amazon's most challenging economics and machine learning problems, where our mandate is to impact the business on massive scale. Basic Qualifications - PhD in Economics, Computer Science, or highly related field (Statistics, Finance, Math) - 10+ years in industry, consulting, government, or academic research - Experience with big data and machine learning or data science - Coding ability in a scripting language such as R or python or STATA Preferred Qualifications - Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems. - Experience in building analytic or scientific data products or solutions. - Written and verbal communications skills to convey complicated process and systems to business partners and senior leadership. - Applicants with considerably more and broader, experience, are also strongly encouraged. - Strong track record in performing high-quality analysis of data at scale. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $170,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $294,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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