Research Scientist

Job Description

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Resesarch Scientist. You will play an integral part in the measurement and optimization of Amazon Music marketing activities. You will have the opportunity to work with a rich marketing dataset together with the marketing managers. This role will focus on developing and implementing causal models and randomized controlled trials to assess marketing effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making. This role is suitable for candidates with strong background in causal inference, statistical analysis, and data-driven problem-solving, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to optimize marketing strategies and drive business growth.

Key job responsibilities
Develop Causal Models
Design, build, and validate causal models to evaluate the impact of marketing campaigns and initiatives. Leverage advanced statistical methods to identify and quantify causal relationships.

Conduct Randomized Controlled Trials
Design and implement randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to rigorously test the effectiveness of marketing strategies. Ensure robust experimental design and proper execution to derive credible insights.

Statistical Analysis and Inference
Perform complex statistical analyses to interpret data from experiments and observational studies. Use statistical software and programming languages to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful patterns.

Data-Driven Decision Making
Collaborate with marketing teams to provide data-driven recommendations that enhance campaign performance and ROI. Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Collaborative Problem Solving
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and engineering, to identify key business questions and develop analytical solutions. Foster a culture of data-informed decision-making across the organization.

Stay Current with Industry Trends
Keep abreast of the latest developments in data science, causal inference, and marketing analytics. Apply new methodologies and technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of marketing measurement.

Documentation and Reporting
Maintain comprehensive documentation of models, experiments, and analytical processes. Prepare reports and presentations that effectively communicate complex analyses to non-technical audiences.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience
- Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
- Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language
- Experience with agile development
- Experience in causal modeling like graphical models, causal Bayesian network, potential outcomes, A/B testing, experiments, quasi-experiments, and data science workflows
- Experience in machine learning, statistics, and deep learning

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9mqb7-3-145-58-90-42 in your application.