Research Scientist Global Hiring Science GHS
Research Scientist Global Hiring Science GHS
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Do you want a role with deep meaning and the ability to have a global impact Hiring top talent is not only critical to Amazons success it can literally change the world. It took a lot of great hires to deliver innovations like AWS Prime and Alexa which make life better for millions of customers around the world. As part of the Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA) team youll have the opportunity to reinvent Amazons hiring process with unprecedented scale sophistication and accuracy.
ITA is an industryleading people science and technology organization made up of scientists engineers analysts product professionals and more. Our shared goal is to fairly and precisely connect the right people to the right jobs. Last year we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments driving a meritbased hiring approach that gives candidates the opportunity to showcase their true skills. Each year we also help Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of associates in the right quantity at the right location at exactly the right time. Youll work on stateoftheart research with advanced software tools new AI systems and machine learning algorithms to solve complex hiring challenges. Join ITA in transforming Amazons hiring landscape and making a meaningful difference in peoples lives. Together we can solve the worlds toughest hiring problems.
Within ITA the Global Hiring Science (GHS) team designs and implements innovative hiring solutions at scale. We work in a fastpaced global environment where we use research to solve complex problems and build scalable hiring products that deliver measurable impact to our customers. We are seeking selection researchers with a strong foundation in hiring assessment development legallydefensible validation approaches research and experimental design and data analysis. Preferred candidates will have experience across the full hiring assessment lifecycle from solution design to content development and validation to impact analysis. We are looking for equal parts researcher and consultant who is able to influence customers with insights derived from science and data. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to design new hiring solutions and experiment with measurement methods intended to precisely define exactly what job success looks like and how best to predict it.
Key job responsibilities
What youll do as a GHS Research Scientist:
Design largescale personnel selection research that shapes Amazons global talent assessment practices across a variety of topics (e.g. assessment validation measuring posthire impact)
Partner with key stakeholders to create innovative solutions that blend scientific rigor with realworld business impact while navigating complex legal and professional standards
Apply advanced statistical techniques to analyze massive diverse datasets to uncover insights that optimize our candidate evaluation processes and drive hiring excellence
Explore emerging technologies and innovative methodologies to enhance talent measurement while maintaining Amazons commitment to scientific integrity
Translate complex research findings into compelling actionable strategies that influence senior leader/business decisions and shape Amazons talent acquisition roadmap
Write impactful documents that distill intricate scientific concepts into clear persuasive communications for diverse audiences from data scientists to business leaders
Ensure effective teamwork communication collaboration and commitment across multiple teams with competing priorities
A day in the life
Imagine diving into challenges that impact millions of employees across Amazons global operations. As a GHS Research Scientist youll tackle questions about hiring and organizational effectiveness on a global scale. Your day might begin with analyzing datasets to inform how we attract and select worldclass talent. Throughout the day youll collaborate with peers in our research community discussing different research methodologies and sharing innovative approaches to solving unique personnel challenges. This role offers a blend of focused analytical time and interacting with stakeholders across the globe.
PhD or Masters degree and 4 years of quantitative field research experience
Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
4 years of experience in applied selection research job analysis test development and validation
Foundational skills in conducting experimental research studies and data analysis
Proficiency in scripting for data analysis (e.g. R Python)
PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field
Familiarity with using GenAI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) in personnel selection research
Experience developing and maintaining global hiring assessments
Strong consulting skills and a track record of influencing stakeholders
Experience conducting experimental research in an industry environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong quantitative analytical abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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.
ITA is an industryleading people science and technology organization made up of scientists engineers analysts product professionals and more. Our shared goal is to fairly and precisely connect the right people to the right jobs. Last year we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments driving a meritbased hiring approach that gives candidates the opportunity to showcase their true skills. Each year we also help Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of associates in the right quantity at the right location at exactly the right time. Youll work on stateoftheart research with advanced software tools new AI systems and machine learning algorithms to solve complex hiring challenges. Join ITA in transforming Amazons hiring landscape and making a meaningful difference in peoples lives. Together we can solve the worlds toughest hiring problems.
Within ITA the Global Hiring Science (GHS) team designs and implements innovative hiring solutions at scale. We work in a fastpaced global environment where we use research to solve complex problems and build scalable hiring products that deliver measurable impact to our customers. We are seeking selection researchers with a strong foundation in hiring assessment development legallydefensible validation approaches research and experimental design and data analysis. Preferred candidates will have experience across the full hiring assessment lifecycle from solution design to content development and validation to impact analysis. We are looking for equal parts researcher and consultant who is able to influence customers with insights derived from science and data. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to design new hiring solutions and experiment with measurement methods intended to precisely define exactly what job success looks like and how best to predict it.
Key job responsibilities
What youll do as a GHS Research Scientist:
Design largescale personnel selection research that shapes Amazons global talent assessment practices across a variety of topics (e.g. assessment validation measuring posthire impact)
Partner with key stakeholders to create innovative solutions that blend scientific rigor with realworld business impact while navigating complex legal and professional standards
Apply advanced statistical techniques to analyze massive diverse datasets to uncover insights that optimize our candidate evaluation processes and drive hiring excellence
Explore emerging technologies and innovative methodologies to enhance talent measurement while maintaining Amazons commitment to scientific integrity
Translate complex research findings into compelling actionable strategies that influence senior leader/business decisions and shape Amazons talent acquisition roadmap
Write impactful documents that distill intricate scientific concepts into clear persuasive communications for diverse audiences from data scientists to business leaders
Ensure effective teamwork communication collaboration and commitment across multiple teams with competing priorities
A day in the life
Imagine diving into challenges that impact millions of employees across Amazons global operations. As a GHS Research Scientist youll tackle questions about hiring and organizational effectiveness on a global scale. Your day might begin with analyzing datasets to inform how we attract and select worldclass talent. Throughout the day youll collaborate with peers in our research community discussing different research methodologies and sharing innovative approaches to solving unique personnel challenges. This role offers a blend of focused analytical time and interacting with stakeholders across the globe.
PhD or Masters degree and 4 years of quantitative field research experience
Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
4 years of experience in applied selection research job analysis test development and validation
Foundational skills in conducting experimental research studies and data analysis
Proficiency in scripting for data analysis (e.g. R Python)
PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field
Familiarity with using GenAI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) in personnel selection research
Experience developing and maintaining global hiring assessments
Strong consulting skills and a track record of influencing stakeholders
Experience conducting experimental research in an industry environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong quantitative analytical abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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.
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