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Sr. Economist, Seller Fee Science

Amazon Science
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Description

Economists on the Seller Fee Science team design scalable strategies and technology for the fees Amazon charges to third-party sellers, world wide. Our challenge is to facilitate continued improvement in both customer experience (selection, prices, delivery speed) and selling partner growth and innovation, while optimizing for Amazon's long-term profits.

Key job responsibilities

Design and develop models to assess the causal impact of fees, and fee-related policy on third party sellers’ behavior and business performance.

Lead enhancements into existing fee calculation models to maximize the long term health of the Amazon third-party marketplace.

Own the scientific vision and direction related to fees worldwide.

Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and software developers to incorporate models into production processes and influence senior leaders.

Act as an ambassador of our team in the broader scientific community.

Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in analytics and applied economics
  • Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems
  • Experience in building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or a related software
  • Experience in industry, consulting, government or academic research

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

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