Senior Economist, Device Economics
Descrizione dell'offerta
Device Economics is looking for a senior economist experienced in causal inference, machine learning, empirical industrial organization, and scaled systems to work on business problems that advance critical resource allocation and pricing decisions in the Amazon Devices organization. Senior roles lead vision setting, methods innovation, and act as thought leaders to Devices finance and business executives. Outcomes will be included in scaled systems that automate existing processes and maximize business and customer objectives.
Amazon Devices designs and builds Amazon first‑party consumer electronics products across more than 100 items in categories such as e‑readers (Kindle), tablets (Fire Tablets), smart speakers (Echo), Wi‑Fi routers (eero), and video doorbells and cameras (Ring and Blink). Our mission is to use science‑driven insights to inform product development, investment decisions, and pricing and promotion strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Amazon Devices science leadership to refine science roadmaps, models, and priorities for innovation and simplification.
- Advance adoption of insights to influence resource allocation and prioritization decisions.
- Communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing, with economists and non‑economists alike.
- Mentor junior talent and help scale measurement capabilities across the Devices organization.
- Drive rigor and maintain a passion for advancing science for business and customer impact.
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in economics or equivalent.
- Experience in industry, consulting, government, or academic research.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in analytics and applied economics.
- Experience developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business‑relevant problems.
- Experience building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or related software.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with both economists and non‑economist audiences.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced business environment.
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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is $159,200.00 – $215,300.00 USD annually, depending on location and experience. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional 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. Learn more about our benefits at
Locations and salary ranges:
- USA, VA, Arlington – $159,200.00 – $215,300.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle – $159,200.00 – $215,300.00 USD annually
Approfondimento sul ruolo
Amazon ricerca un Senior Economist per la divisione Device Economics a Milano, una posizione strategica rivolta a professionisti con expertise avanzata in econometria causale e machine learning. Questa opportunità rappresenta un ruolo di leadership tecnica e scientifica presso uno dei maggiori player globali nel settore dell'elettronica di consumo, con responsabilità di impatto diretto su decisioni di pricing e allocazione risorse.
Il ruolo
Come Senior Economist nel team Device Economics di Amazon Milano, guiderai l'innovazione metodologica e definirai la visione strategica per la divisione Devices, supportando i decisori finanziari e di business con analisi economiche sofisticate. Lavorerai su problematiche ad alto valore commerciale che riguardano oltre 100 prodotti consumer (Kindle, Fire Tablets, Echo, Ring e altri), operando in sistemi scalati che automatizzano processi critici. Questa posizione richiede capacità di thought leadership, combinando rigore scientifico con orientamento ai risultati di business, e ti permetterà di evolverti come economista senior capace di influenzare scelte strategiche a livello globale.
Competenze valorizzate
- Inferenza causale e metodologie econometriche avanzate
- Machine learning applicato a problemi economici e di business
- Organizzazione industriale empirica (Empirical Industrial Organization)
- Progettazione e implementazione di sistemi scalabili
- Leadership scientifica e comunicazione con stakeholder di business
Lavorare a Milano
Milano rappresenta il principale hub di innovazione tecnica e ricerca economica in Italia, con una crescente concentrazione di posizioni senior in data science ed economia aziendale presso multinazionali tech. La città offre un ecosistema dinamico dove figure di senior economist trovano riconoscimento accademico e commerciale, con stipendi competitivi che riflettono gli standard internazionali. Amazon Milano ospita team multidisciplinari che operano a livello europeo e globale, creando opportunità uniche di crescita per esperti in economia quantitativa.
Domande frequenti
- Qual è lo stipendio medio per un Senior Economist, Device Economics in Italia?
- La retribuzione per questa posizione si attesta nella fascia 70–90 EUR lordi annui, in linea con gli standard internazionali per ruoli senior in ricerca economica presso tech company. Il compenso riflette l'expertise richiesta in econometria causale, machine learning e la capacità di impatto su decisioni strategiche di business.
- Quali requisiti sono fondamentali per questa posizione?
- È essenziale possedere esperienza comprovata in inferenza causale, machine learning e organizzazione industriale empirica, con dimostrata capacità di risolvere problemi economici complessi in sistemi a larga scala. Amazon ricerca economist senior che abbinino il rigore metodologico accademico a una mentalità orientata ai risultati di business e alla leadership tecnica.