Data Scientist II, Device Economics
Core
Develop and maintain pre-launch and annualized economic forecasts for Amazon's device portfolio (e.g., Echo) using econometric and machine learning models to support demand planning and business decisions.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (device economics & forecasting)
Builds
Production forecasting models and economic/financial models for device demand planning
Domain
Consumer electronics / Retail / E-commerce
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Econometrics, statistical modeling, demand forecasting, portfolio optimization, substitution modeling, regression analysis, experimental design, quantitative research, data extraction, large dataset processing
Preferred skills
AWS technologies, retail/e-commerce/consumer electronics forecasting, product mix analysis, cannibalization analysis
Technologies
AWS
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain pre-launch and annualized overall forecasts for Amazon Devices; Identify and model substitution patterns across the device portfolio; Build economic and financial models to support demand planning; Formulate analytical frameworks to address key economic issues in device forecasting; Conduct empirical studies and perform quantitative and qualitative research; Support leadership in quarterly business reviews and strategic planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC