Economist III AWS Central Economics and Science
Economist III AWS Central Economics and Science
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We are hiring a Senior Economist with the ability to disambiguate very challenging structural problems in two and multisided markets. The right hire will be able to dive deep into the data to come up with stylized facts build reduced form models that motivate structural assumptions and build to more complex structural models. The main use case will be understanding how the incremental effects of subsidies to a two sided market relate to sales motions characterized by principal agent problems.
Key job responsibilities
This role with interface directly with product owners scientists/economists and leadership to create multiyear research agendas that drive step change growth for the business. This role is important for the development of the strategic direction of the AWS Central Economics and Science team. The role will also be an important collaborator with other science teams at AWS.
A day in the life
Our team takes big swings and works on hard cross organizational problems where the optimal success rate is not 100. We also ask people to grow their skills and stretch and make sure we do it in a supportive and fun environment. Its about empirically measured impact advancement and fun on our team. We work hard during work hours but we also dont encourage working at nights or on weekends except in very rare high stakes cases. Burn out isnt a successful long run strategy. Because we invest in the long run success of our group its important to have hobbies relax and then come to work refreshed and excited. It makes for bigger impact and faster skill accrual and thus career advancement.
About the team
Our group is technically rigorous and encourages ongoing academic conference participation and publication. Our leaders are here for you and to enable you to be successful. We believe in being servant leaders focused on influence: good data work has little value if it doesnt translate into actionable insights that are rolled out and impact the real economy. We are communication centric since being able to explain what we do ensures high success rates and lowers administrative churn. Also: we laugh a lot. If its not fun whats the point
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
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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 youre applying in isnt 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 $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.
Key job responsibilities
This role with interface directly with product owners scientists/economists and leadership to create multiyear research agendas that drive step change growth for the business. This role is important for the development of the strategic direction of the AWS Central Economics and Science team. The role will also be an important collaborator with other science teams at AWS.
A day in the life
Our team takes big swings and works on hard cross organizational problems where the optimal success rate is not 100. We also ask people to grow their skills and stretch and make sure we do it in a supportive and fun environment. Its about empirically measured impact advancement and fun on our team. We work hard during work hours but we also dont encourage working at nights or on weekends except in very rare high stakes cases. Burn out isnt a successful long run strategy. Because we invest in the long run success of our group its important to have hobbies relax and then come to work refreshed and excited. It makes for bigger impact and faster skill accrual and thus career advancement.
About the team
Our group is technically rigorous and encourages ongoing academic conference participation and publication. Our leaders are here for you and to enable you to be successful. We believe in being servant leaders focused on influence: good data work has little value if it doesnt translate into actionable insights that are rolled out and impact the real economy. We are communication centric since being able to explain what we do ensures high success rates and lowers administrative churn. Also: we laugh a lot. If its not fun whats the point
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
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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 youre applying in isnt 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 $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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