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Amazon Prime is looking for an ambitious Economist to help create econometric insights for world-wide Prime. Prime is Amazon's premiere membership program, with over 200M members world-wide. This role is at the center of many major company decisions that impact Amazon's customers. These decisions span a variety of industries, each reflecting the diversity of Prime benefits. These range from fast-free e-commerce shipping, digital content (e.g., exclusive streaming video, music, gaming, photos), reading, healthcare, and grocery offerings. Prime Science creates insights that power these decisions.
As an economist in this role, you will create statistical tools that embed causal interpretations. You will utilize massive data, state-of-the-art scientific computing, econometrics (causal, counterfactual/structural, experimentation), and machine-learning, to do so. Some of the science you create will be publishable in internal or external scientific journals and conferences. You will work closely with a team of economists, applied scientists, data professionals (business analysts, business intelligence engineers), product managers, and software/data engineers. You will create insights from descriptive statistics, as well as from novel statistical and econometric models. You will create internal-to-Amazon-facing automated scientific data products to power company decisions. You will write strategic documents explaining how senior company leaders should utilize these insights to create sustainable value for customers. These leaders will often include the senior-most leaders at Amazon. The team is unique in its exposure to company-wide strategies as well as senior leadership. It operates at the research frontier of utilizing data, econometrics, artificial intelligence, and machine-learning to form business strategies.
A successful candidate will have demonstrated a capacity for building, estimating, and defending statistical models (e.g., causal, counterfactual, machine-learning) using software such as R, Python, or STATA. They will have a willingness to learn and apply a broad set of statistical and computational techniques to supplement deep training in one area of econometrics. For example, many applications on the team motivate the use of structural econometrics and machine-learning. They rely on building scalable production software, which involves a broad set of world-class software-building skills often learned on-the-job. As a consequence, already-obtained knowledge of SQL, machine learning, and large-scale scientific computing using distributed computing infrastructures such as Spark-Scala or PySpark would be a plus. Additionally, this candidate will show a track-record of delivering projects well and on-time, preferably in collaboration with other team members (e.g. co-authors). Candidates must have very strong writing and emotional intelligence skills (for collaborative teamwork, often with colleagues in different functional roles), a growth mindset, and a capacity for dealing with a high-level of ambiguity. Endowed with these traits and on-the-job-growth, the role will provide the opportunity to have a large strategic, world-wide impact on the customer experiences of Prime members.
About the team
The Prime Economics organization is a cross-functional group of scientists (economists, research scientists, applied scientists), business intelligence engineers, software engineers and product managers embedded within Prime.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software
- 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.
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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $129,200.00 - $174,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Prime is looking for an ambitious Economist to help create econometric insights for world-wide Prime. Prime is Amazon's premiere membership program, with over 200M members world-wide. This role is at the center of many major company decisions that impact Amazon's customers. These decisions span a variety of industries, each reflecting the diversity of Prime benefits. These range from fast-free e-commerce shipping, digital content (e.g., exclusive streaming video, music, gaming, photos), reading, healthcare, and grocery offerings. Prime Science creates insights that power these decisions.
As an economist in this role, you will create statistical tools that embed causal interpretations. You will utilize massive data, state-of-the-art scientific computing, econometrics (causal, counterfactual/structural, experimentation), and machine-learning, to do so. Some of the science you create will be publishable in internal or external scientific journals and conferences. You will work closely with a team of economists, applied scientists, data professionals (business analysts, business intelligence engineers), product managers, and software/data engineers. You will create insights from descriptive statistics, as well as from novel statistical and econometric models. You will create internal-to-Amazon-facing automated scientific data products to power company decisions. You will write strategic documents explaining how senior company leaders should utilize these insights to create sustainable value for customers. These leaders will often include the senior-most leaders at Amazon. The team is unique in its exposure to company-wide strategies as well as senior leadership. It operates at the research frontier of utilizing data, econometrics, artificial intelligence, and machine-learning to form business strategies.
A successful candidate will have demonstrated a capacity for building, estimating, and defending statistical models (e.g., causal, counterfactual, machine-learning) using software such as R, Python, or STATA. They will have a willingness to learn and apply a broad set of statistical and computational techniques to supplement deep training in one area of econometrics. For example, many applications on the team motivate the use of structural econometrics and machine-learning. They rely on building scalable production software, which involves a broad set of world-class software-building skills often learned on-the-job. As a consequence, already-obtained knowledge of SQL, machine learning, and large-scale scientific computing using distributed computing infrastructures such as Spark-Scala or PySpark would be a plus. Additionally, this candidate will show a track-record of delivering projects well and on-time, preferably in collaboration with other team members (e.g. co-authors). Candidates must have very strong writing and emotional intelligence skills (for collaborative teamwork, often with colleagues in different functional roles), a growth mindset, and a capacity for dealing with a high-level of ambiguity. Endowed with these traits and on-the-job-growth, the role will provide the opportunity to have a large strategic, world-wide impact on the customer experiences of Prime members.
About the team
The Prime Economics organization is a cross-functional group of scientists (economists, research scientists, applied scientists), business intelligence engineers, software engineers and product managers embedded within Prime.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software
- 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.
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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $129,200.00 - $174,700.00 USD annually
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Frame your credentials around EB-2 eligibility
An advanced degree in economics, econometrics, or a closely related field strengthens your EB-2 case. If your master's or PhD was earned outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-approved credential agency before targeting roles that require graduate-level qualifications.
Use O*NET to align your job description
Economist roles span policy analysis, quantitative modeling, and market research. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific function and match your resume's language to it. PERM audits often scrutinize whether the job duties match the certified occupation, so precision here matters.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Federal agencies, consulting firms, financial institutions, and university research centers file PERM for economists most consistently. Search for roles that explicitly list permanent residency sponsorship rather than relying on H-1B visa mentions, since PERM reflects a longer-term hiring commitment from the employer.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Economist job listings by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where PERM is unlikely. Search by role and location to surface positions where the hiring process is already structured around EB-2 or EB-3 pathways.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer stage
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and county before negotiations. A wage offer below the DOL threshold will stall your PERM filing regardless of employer intent.
Understand how PERM recruitment obligations affect your timeline
Before filing PERM, your employer must complete a mandatory recruitment period advertising the role to U.S. workers. This typically adds four to six months before the I-140 can be filed. Build this into your employment start date expectations when discussing offers with prospective sponsors.
Green Card Economist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Economist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Economist positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role typically requires a master's degree or higher in economics, econometrics, or a related field. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3 as skilled workers. Your employer's job description and the DOL's occupational classification both factor into which category USCIS accepts for your petition.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Economist?
H-1B provides temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM leads to permanent residency with no visa expiration and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 filing, typically takes one to two years before your priority date becomes current, compared to H-1B's faster but uncertain annual selection.
Where can I find Economist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Economist job listings from employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not guessing which roles include PERM. Filtering by your target location and specific economics function shows you where active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship is most common in this field.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search as an Economist?
Before your employer can file PERM with DOL, they must run a formal recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. This means your employer needs to commit to sponsorship well before you start. Roles at established research centers and federal contractors are more likely to have this process already embedded in their hiring workflows.
Does my country of birth affect my green card timeline as an Economist?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates are subject to per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, significant backlogs mean your wait after I-140 approval can stretch many years. For nationals of most other countries, EB-3 and EB-2 dates are often current or close to current, making the green card timeline much shorter. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the Department of State to track your priority date.