Economist, People and Technology Science

Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science

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Description

The People eXperience and Technology Central Science (PXTCS) team uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements that simultaneously improve Amazon, the lives, well‑being, and the value of work to Amazonians. PXTCS is an interdisciplinary team that combines the talents of science and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.

PXTCS is looking for an economist who can apply economic methods to address business problems. The ideal candidate will work with engineers and computer scientists to estimate models and algorithms on large‑scale data, design pilots and measure impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs  seek creative thinkers who combine a strong technical economic toolbox with a desire to learn from other disciplines and who can execute and deliver on big ideas as part of an interdisciplinary technical team.

Ideal candidates will work in a team setting with individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. They will collaborate with teammates to develop scientific models and conduct the data analysis, modeling, and experimentation necessary for estimating and validating models. They will work closely with engineering teams to develop scalable data resources to support rapid insights, and take successful models and findings into production as new products and services.

They will be customer‑centric and will communicate scientific approaches and findings to business leaders, incorporating feedback and delivering successful scientific solutions.

A day in the life

The Economist will work with teammates to apply economic methods to business problems, such as identifying the appropriate research questions, writing code to implement a DID analysis or estimate a structural model, and presenting findings to business leaders. Our economists also collaborate with partner teams throughout the process, from understanding their challenges to developing a research agenda that addresses those challenges and helping them implement solutions.

About The Team

PXTCS is a multidisciplinary science team that develops innovative solutions to make Amazon Earth's Best Employer.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 large datasets

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 working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following 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.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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