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Intern - Economics (STRUC)

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Amazon

Dec 26, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Software Engineering
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • To be considered for an economist internship in 2024, applicants should be enrolled in at least the third year of their PhD program; and not currently on the job market.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in Structural - Empirical I/O methods
  • Experience with SQL
  • Familiarity with UNIX
  • Familiarity with Sawtooth
  • Familiarity with Apache Spark
  • Experience working with large data sets

Responsibilities

  • These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis at Internet speed collaborating with economists, data scientists and MBAʼs. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with future job market placement.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Intern - Economics (STRUC).

What team is hiring for this internship?

The Amazon Economics Team is hiring for this internship.

What qualities are required for candidates applying for this internship?

Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn.

What technical skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include some knowledge of econometrics and basic familiarity with Stata, R, or Python.

Are there any additional skills that would be considered a plus for this internship?

Yes, experience with SQL, UNIX, Sawtooth, and Spark would be considered a plus.

What type of data will interns be working with?

Interns will be working with large and complicated data sets to solve real-world business problems.

Is previous experience in economics required for the internship?

While specific prior experience in economics is not mentioned, some knowledge of econometrics is necessary.

Is this role focused more on theoretical concepts or practical applications?

The role is focused on practical applications, as interns will be solving real-world business problems using data analysis.

Can students from any major apply for this internship?

While the job description does not specify, candidates from economics or related fields would likely be preferred due to the nature of the work.

What learning opportunities does this internship provide?

The internship offers opportunities to learn about working with large data sets and applying economic theories to solve practical business issues.

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Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

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