Economist Intern, AWS Central Economics & Science

We are looking for detail-oriented organized and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to apply their causal inference skillsets to solve real world problems. The intern will work in the area of AWS and develop models to understand customer service usage.

Our PhD Economist Internship Program offers hands-on experience in applied economics supported by mentorship structured feedback and professional development. Interns work on real business and research problems building skills that prepare them for full-time economist roles at Amazon and beyond. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis collaborating with economists scientists and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement.
These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis.


- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
- Strong Python and SQL ability
- Strong causal inference knowledge

- Experience with cloud computing or web services or related areas
- Knowledge of AWS services

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.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA SAN FRANCISCO - 148500.00 - 201000.00 USD annually
USA CA San Francisco - 148500.00 - 201000.00 USD annually
USA WA SEATTLE - 129200.00 - 174700.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 129200.00 - 174700.00 USD annually