Intern - Economics, WW Returns & ReCommerce
Company: Amazon
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible
individuals who are eager to learn how to apply their causal
inference skillsets to solve real world problems. The intern will
work in the area of Returns & ReCommerce and develop methods to
validate and contextualize causal inference estimates. Our PhD
Economist Internship Program offers hands-on experience in applied
economics, supported by mentorship, structured feedback, and
professional development. Interns work on real business and
research problems, building skills that prepare them for full-time
economist roles at Amazon and beyond. You will learn how to build
data sets and perform applied econometric analysis collaborating
with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills
will translate well into writing applied chapters in your
dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you
with placement. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week,
with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. About the team
The Returns & ReCommerce Economics Intelligence (RREI) team brings
together economists, data scientists, data analysts, and business
intelligence engineers to deliver innovative research and products
that discover and surface returns-influencing behavior, trends and
their root causes. We leverage a range of scientific approaches
such as causal modeling, structural and choice modeling, time
series, ML, and optimization models to yield tangible insights
targeted at reducing the cost of returns and concessions without
slowing down the Amazon flywheel. - Candidates are required to be
enrolled in an Economics PhD program or closely related field -
Applicants should be enrolled in at least the 3rd year of their PhD
program AND NOT currently on the job market - Experience with
machine learning (ML) tools and methods - Methods for validating
causal inference estimates (experimental benchmarks, placebo and
falsification tests, synthetic data approaches, etc). Amazon is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected
status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the
best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a
workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and
hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding
process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner. The starting pay for this
position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on
factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health
Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our
benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits . USA,
WA, BELLEVUE - 129,200.00 - 174,700.00 USD annually USA, WA,
Bellevue - 129,200.00 - 174,700.00 USD annually
Keywords: Amazon, Lacey , Intern - Economics, WW Returns & ReCommerce, Science, Research & Development , Bellevue, Washington
