Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon. We are looking for economists who are able to work with business partners to hone complex problems into specific, scientific questions, and test those questions to generate insights. The ideal candidate will work with engineers and scientists to estimate models and algorithms on large scale data, design pilots and measure their impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale. We are looking for creative thinkers who can combine a strong technical economic toolbox with a desire to learn from other disciplines, and who know how to execute and deliver on big ideas as part of an interdisciplinary technical team.
Ideal candidates will work closely with business partners to develop science that solves the most important business challenges. They will work in a team setting with individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Ideal candidates will own the data analysis, modeling, and experimentation that is necessary for estimating and validating models. They will be customer-centric and will communicate scientific approaches and findings to business leaders, listening to and incorporate their feedback, and delivering successful scientific solutions.
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About the team
The Perfect Order Experience (POE) Econ team serves as POE teams trusted economics partner, enhancing business strategy and operational effectiveness across POE and Selling Partner Services (SPS) through economic analysis and insights. We focus on advancing POEs goals towards the perfect order experience vision while delivering value to broader teams where strategic alignment exists. Through rigorous analytical frameworks, we help leaders navigate complex business and operational challenges. We embrace AI to revolutionize how we work and amplify our strategic contributions.