Amazons Global XCM organization (CrossCategory CrossChannel Marketing) is looking for a talented Tech Lead Senior Economist who is interested in solving one of the most challenging business problems in marketing measurement and optimization and developing cuttingedge ML model. Working with our team of data scientists applied scientists research scientists and economists this leader will help redefine scalable marketing measurement and optimization.
XCMs mission is to be the most culturally and contextually aware creatively breakthrough and measurably effective marketing organization in the world. In this role you will be a technical leader in Econometric research with significant scope impact and high visibility. You will lead strategic measurement and optimization science initiatives in collaboration with external science teams and development and deployment of measurement and realtime predictive and optimization science models. As a successful Economist you are an analytical problem solver who enjoys diving into data leads problem solving guides development of new frameworks writes code is excited about investigations and algorithms and can credibly interface between technical teams and business stakeholders. You are an expert in causal inference models to solve business problems. You are a handson innovator who can contribute to advancing Marketing measurement technology and push the limits on whats scientifically possible with a razor sharp focus on measurable customer and business impact. You will also coach and guide junior scientists in the team to grow the teams talent and scale the impact of your work.
Key job responsibilities
Design and implement productionready causal machine learning models to solve complex measurement and optimization challenges
Partner with crossfunctional science teams to drive innovative highimpact initiatives
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps and ensure successful project
Mentor junior scientists and establish technical best practices for the team
PhD in economics or equivalent
Experience in analytics and applied economics
Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve businessrelevant problems
Experience in building statistical models using R Python STATA or a related software
Experience in industry consulting government or academic research
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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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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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