Data Scientist II, Data Scientist, Decision Science

What will customers want from Amazon Devices one two or three years from now As a Data Scientist II on our Devices forecasting team you will answer that question by building econometric and machine learning models that project long-term demand assess the incrementality of new products and quantify willingness to pay for specific features. Your analysis will directly shape portfolio decisions helping product managers decide what to build next. This is a team that is investing in AI to accelerate how science informs business strategy making now a particularly exciting time to join.

Key job responsibilities
- Build and validate econometric and machine learning models that generate long-term demand forecasts for Amazon Devices selecting the right methodology based on data characteristics and business context.
- Assess the incrementality of new products and quantify willingness to pay for product features translating model outputs into clear narratives that help product managers adjust their portfolio strategy.
- Collaborate with product managers engineers and business stakeholders to scope analytical projects define metrics and identify the data requirements needed to answer ambiguous forecasting questions.
- Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences through clear documentation effective visualizations and well-structured presentations that drive informed decisions.
- Mentor less experienced data scientists through code reviews knowledge sharing and active participation in scientific discussions and team planning.

A day in the life
You might spend your morning refining a demand forecast model testing how a new product feature variable improves prediction accuracy. After lunch you could be walking product managers through your incrementality analysis and aligning on what the numbers mean for their roadmap. Later you might review a teammates willingness-to-pay study or experiment with an AI-based approach to accelerate your modeling pipeline. Your work moves between deep independent analysis and collaborative sessions where you translate complex results into actionable recommendations.

About the team
Our team owns long-term forecasting and product analytics for Amazon Devices. We build the science that tells the story of where customer demand is headed and what drives it. You will work alongside scientists engineers and product managers who value rigorous analysis and practical impact. We are currently expanding our use of AI to accelerate how we deliver insights and we are looking for people who are curious collaborative and ready to help shape that direction.

- 3 years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL) scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R SAS Matlab etc.) experience
- 2 years of data scientist experience
- 3 years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques and parameters that affect their performance experience
- Bachelors degree
- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment

- Experience in Python Perl or another scripting language
- Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company

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.

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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 Sunnyvale - 157300.00 - 212800.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually