Economist II (San Francisco) Job at Amazon, San Francisco, CA

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  • Amazon
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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Description

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where customers can shop in our stores to find and discover anything they want to buy. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment.

Economists in the Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field document, interpret, and forecast Amazon business dynamics. This track is well suited for economists adept at combining time-series statistical methods with strong economic analysis and intuition. Candidates with research experience in macroeconometrics, empirical macroeconomics, international macroeconomics, time-series econometrics, forecasting, financial econometrics, or empirical finance are encouraged to apply.

Economists at Amazon work directly with senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems across retail, cloud computing, third-party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. They develop formal models to understand past and present data, predict future trends, and identify risks and opportunities, analyzing drivers of growth and profitability to improve customer experience.

Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
  • Deep knowledge in time series econometrics, asset pricing, empirical macroeconomics, or micro and panel data analysis
  • Strong statistical methodology background and experience with big data
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong research track record
  • Effective communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Advanced expertise in econometric observational causal inference models

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. If you need workplace accommodations, please visit our website for more information.

Compensation varies based on location and experience, with a range from $136,000 to $212,800 annually, plus potential benefits and total compensation packages. Applications are accepted via our career site until the position is filled.

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID

A2963641

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Software Development

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Job Tags

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