Description

Amazon.com is seeking an exceptional Senior Economist to join our Advertising Finance team. As a tech lead of the Adpt Finance Econ and Science team, you will play a pivotal role in answering critical questions that drive the long-term strategy of our advertising business. These questions include:

• What are the long-term impacts of our initiatives?

• Where will Advertising’s growth come from in the next year?

• How big will the Advertising business become over the next three years?

• What are the interactions between consumers and the Ads business?

At Amazon, we're always finding answers that redefine industries. In this Senior Economist role, you'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent, influence senior leadership, and make a tangible impact on the future of advertising.

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of economic research, thrive on challenging modeling puzzles, and crave a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape business strategy, this is the role for you.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead causal analysis projects as the primary technical expert, guiding the team in applying advanced economic methodologies to solve complex business challenges.

• Collaborate closely with economists, data scientists, financial managers, and business leaders to define product requirements, offer scientific support, and effectively communicate feedback throughout project lifecycles.

• Utilize programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, etc., to implement sophisticated economics methods tailored to address specific business problems, ensuring robustness and scalability.

• Drive continuous improvement by innovating existing methodologies, including developing new data sources, rigorously testing model enhancements, and fine-tuning model parameters to optimize performance and accuracy.

• Present data and insights in a clear, actionable format, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and address critical business questions with confidence.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

New York, NY, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent

• Experience in building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or a related software

• Experience in analytics and applied economics

• Experience in econometrics (e.g., program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, or high dimensional problems), economic theory, and quantitative methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industry, consulting, government or academic research

• Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.