Experienced Data Scientist and Physical Security Engineer for Amazon Devices - Utilizing Econometrics and Data-Driven Decision Making to Drive Business Growth

Introduction to Amazon and the Role

Amazon is the world's most customer-obsessed company, where people can find and discover anything they need to buy online. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast-paced, technologically complex, and friendly work environment. The Amazon Devices Buddy Product and Service team is the area of Amazon focused on building platforms that delight customers by eliminating friction they have in providing, entertaining, and managing the home and more. As a Physical Security Engineer and Data Scientist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of device companion products and services, utilizing econometrics and data-driven decision making to drive business growth.

Job Summary

In this role, you will support multiple data science decision groups for device companion products based on various factors such as device cost, stock, traffic, affordability, inflation, and more. You will use Science and Tools created by the Device Economics team, such as conjoint analysis models, to deliver companion product recommendations. As part of the partner-facing arm of the team, you will own relationships with stakeholders to help improve end-users' experience and make the Partner System more data and science-driven. In parallel, you will work with Applied Scientists, Economists, and Software Developers to provide valuable feedback about partner issues to inform business solutions and increase the speed, quality, and scope behind our recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support multiple data science decision groups for device companion products based on various factors such as device cost, stock, traffic, affordability, inflation, and more
• Use Science and Tools created by the Device Economics team, such as conjoint analysis models, to deliver companion product recommendations
• Own relationships with stakeholders to help improve end-users' experience and make the Partner System more data and science-driven
• Work with Applied Scientists, Economists, and Software Developers to provide valuable feedback about partner issues to inform business solutions and increase the speed, quality, and scope behind our recommendations
• Claim ownership of projects to drive progress on Choice Science itself

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• 3+ years of data scientist experience
• 3+ years of experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python), or statistical/numerical programming (e.g., R, SAS, Matlab, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and parameters that influence their performance
• Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment
• 3+ years of experience in a partner or customer-facing professional or scientist role, and experience in business operations

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
• Experience in a machine learning or data scientist role with a large technology company
• Experience creating experimental and statistical designs for data modeling processes, use of robust baselines, ability to determine cause-and-effect relationships accurately

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you will need to have strong skills and competencies in:

• Data analysis and modeling
• Machine learning and statistical modeling
• Programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Business operations and strategy
• Collaboration and teamwork

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Amazon, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Physical Security Engineer and Data Scientist, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including:

• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Formal training programs and courses
• Conferences and industry events
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and initiatives

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Amazon, we are proud of our company culture, which is built around our core values of customer obsession, ownership, inventiveness, and frugality. As a Physical Security Engineer and Data Scientist, you will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a team of talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality results.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A salary of $26 per hour
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to Amazon's employee discount program

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about data science and physical security engineering, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Physical Security Engineer and Data Scientist at Amazon, you will have the chance to work on high-impact projects, develop your skills and career, and be part of a dynamic and innovative team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the world's most customer-obsessed company and take your career to the next level.