Data Scientist , Amazon - XCM

$125,500 - $212,800/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Data Scientist position at Amazon focuses on measuring the impact of marketing campaigns on customer perceptions using causal inference techniques. This role is part of Project Chariot, which aims to transform Amazon's physical assets into a leading out-of-home media channel. The Data Scientist will work within a blended Data and Engineering team, collaborating with Global Fixed Marketing teams to ensure effective campaign strategies and model designs.

Responsibilities

• Use statistical and machine learning techniques to measure the causal impact of marketing campaigns on customer's perception.
• Design, build, test, and deploy measurement models using ML techniques on big data end-to-end, utilizing the latest AWS technologies.
• Advocate for the right channel experimental design to influence long-term product roadmaps.
• Advise senior leadership, both tech and non-tech, on channel strategy and implications of model design decisions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab).
• 2+ years of experience as a data scientist.
• 3+ years of experience with machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and understanding parameters that affect their performance.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language.
• Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on geographic location and experience.
• Equity and sign-on payments may be included in the total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.