Job ID: 10395023 | Amazon.com Services LLC The AdsEcon Team within Digicon is looking for an experienced PhD economist. You will lead science projects using cutting edge econometrics and machine learning to advance science especially behind our advertising business. Our team uses a combination of econometrics, machine learning, and data science to build disruptive products for all our Advertising products.
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We also generate insights to guide Amazon Advertising strategy, providing direct support to senior leadership. Leverage econometrics and ML models to optimize advertising strategies on behalf of our customers. Identify and pitch new opportunities to leadership that are suggested by the data.
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Partner with other science leaders throughout Amazon to develop consistent and repeatable solutions. Design and analyze experiments (A/B testing etc.) Work with other scientists, software developers, and product partners to implement your solutions. PhD in economics or equivalent 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS Experience in prediction and forecasting in a research or industrial environment Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.
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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 Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
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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.