Amazon Private Brands is looking for a Data Scientist to join our Private Brand Intelligence (PBI) Sourcing Guidance team. PBI applies Machine Learning, Statistics, and Econometrics/Economics to derive actionable insights about the complex economy of Amazon’s retail business and develop statistical models and algorithms to drive strategic business decisions and improve operations. About the teamWe are an interdisciplinary team of Scientists, Economists, and Engineers, incubating and building day one solutions using cutting-edge technology, to solve some of the toughest business problems at Amazon.About the roleYou will work with business leaders, PMs, scientists, and economists to deep dive existing business problems, translate them into business and functional requirements and design concrete deliverables. These deliverables can include the design, development, testing of new in-house statistical models/ML models/Optimization engines, etc. and/or partnering with our sister teams to develop an improved version of an existing model/system. This is a unique, high visibility opportunity for someone who wants to have business impact, dive deep into large-scale economic problems and enable measurable actions on the consumer economy. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience applying stat, ML and OR concepts to business problems. To learn more about Amazon Science, please visit https://www.amazon.science (https://www.amazon.science/).Basic Qualifications- Master's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science experience- 2+ years of data scientist experience- 3+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) experience- 3+ years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and parameters that affect their performance experience- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environmentPreferred Qualifications- Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language- Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology companyAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.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 $125,500/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.