Economist • Principal

Who you are

You have extensive knowledge in Economics and a demonstrated strength in practical and policy-relevant structural econometrics — your expertise allows you to analyze complex interactions between Amazon, Sellers, and Customers effectively. You possess strong collaboration skills, enabling you to work seamlessly with various teams across the organization, including Advertising, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance. Your proven ability to lead highly ambiguous and large projects showcases your drive to deliver results and influence key pricing policies.

You are an experienced Principal Economist with a deep understanding of seller Economics and the ability to estimate the causal impact of fees. You have a track record of advising senior leaders on pricing strategies and developing frameworks that support optimal pricing in a two-sided marketplace. Your analytical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate complex economic concepts to non-experts, ensuring that your insights are actionable and impactful.

What you'll do

In this role, you will contribute to the development of Economics and Science products and services in the Fee domain, focusing on supply chain systems and pricing strategies. You will lead the development of causal models to isolate the impact of fee and policy changes from other business actions, utilizing experiments and observational data as necessary. Your work will involve collaborating with science and technology teams to design pricing policy changes that enhance Amazon's competitive edge.

You will be responsible for advising Amazon leaders on pricing strategies and developing scalable, repeatable models that support optimal pricing decisions. Your insights will directly influence how Amazon prices its services, ensuring that the company remains competitive in the marketplace. You will also guide scientists in developing econometric models that inform fee pricing worldwide, contributing to the overall success of Amazon's business.

What we offer

Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on the company's pricing strategies and overall success. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.