Job Overview
Job TitleEconomics Intern
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$142,100
LocationNew York, United States
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Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals eager to learn how to apply their structural econometrics skillsets to solve real-world problems. As an intern, you will work in the area of Amazon Private Brands and develop models to improve our product selection. Our PhD Economist Internship Program offers hands-on experience in applied economics, supported by mentorship, structured feedback, and professional development. Interns work on real business and research problems, building skills that prepare them for full-time economist roles at Amazon and beyond. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis, 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 with placement. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation awarded on an hourly basis.About The Team
The Amazon Private Brands science advance team applies Machine Learning, Statistics, and Econometrics/economics to solve high-impact business problems, develop prototypes for Amazon-scale science solutions, and optimize key business functions of Amazon Private Brands and other Amazon orgs. We are an interdisciplinary team, using science and technology and leveraging the strengths of engineers and scientists to build solutions for some of the toughest business problems at Amazon, covering areas such as pricing, discovery, negotiation, forecasting, supply chain, and product selection/development.Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language
- Knowledge of statistical or econometric modeling
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SQL
Key skills/competency
Econometrics, Python, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Economics, Product Selection, Forecasting, Supply Chain, SQLHow to Get Hired at Amazon
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant econometrics, Python, and statistical modeling skills. Quantify achievements whenever possible.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize any experience with SQL and applied data analysis in your application.
- Understand Amazon's culture: Research Amazon's leadership principles and how they apply to an intern role.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss econometric concepts, Python, and data modeling scenarios.
- Network: Connect with Amazon economists on LinkedIn to gain insights into the role and team.
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