• Intern - Economics, Amazon Japan, Japan Stores…

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to use economic principles and econometrics to drive innovations for Amazon.

     

    Amazon has a strong track record of working with Ph.D. economists in the tech industry and offers a unique environment for economists to thrive. As an Intern Economist at Amazon, you will apply the frontier of econometric and economic methods to Amazon’s data and intriguing customer problems.

     

    These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis to inform real-world business decisions, collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement.

     

    Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at [email protected].

    About the team

    The Japan Stores Econ team applies advanced economic principles and econometrics to a broad range of customer problems, informing the design of Stores' fundamentals across delivery speed, selection, and pricing. We collaborate closely with partner science teams, finance teams, and business teams in developing new strategies and innovations to accelerate Amazon Japan's customer growth and engagement.

    Basic Qualifications

    PhD student in Economics (enrolled in 3rd year or more and not currently on the job market)

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Knowledge of applied econometrics and demand modeling

     

    - Experience working with large data sets

     

    - Attention to detail

     

    - Experience with R/Python

     

    - Experience with SQL

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $55.91/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $96.63/hr 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.