Amazon

Sr Data Scientist, GenAI Economics and Analytics

Amazon$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
  • 4+ years in a data scientist role, demonstrating comprehensive analytical skills.
  • Experience with statistical models, specifically multinomial logistic regression.
  • 2+ years of experience with data visualization tools like AWS QuickSight or Tableau.
  • Proven leadership experience in mentoring a data science team.

Responsibilities

  • Own development of customer cohorts to analyze behavior across shopping journeys.
  • Identify key interaction patterns that add the most customer value.
  • Build predictive models for customer re-engagement and long-term adoption.
  • Create and publish scalable metrics and dashboards to surface insights.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Economics teams to inform roadmap priorities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to mentor and set standards for data science practices.
  • Influence decision-making in high-impact, innovative environments.
  • Work on pioneering AI-driven shopping experiences.
  • Opportunity to impact product roadmap decisions directly.
  • Collaborative work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
The Alexa For Shopping (formerly Rufus) Analytics team is seeking a customer-obsessed Sr Data Scientist to own and drive analytics strategy for GenAI-powered Shopping experiences. This role will partner closely with senior leaders to deliver high-quality insights that inform executive decision-making for the AI shopping assistant, Alexa for shopping. Successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to influence across organizations.

In this role, you will mentor and set the bar for data science, economics, and engineering partners by establishing best practices for understanding customer behavior in AI-driven shopping experiences. You will invent and scale metrics that measure customer adoption and habituation, and build agentic, automated analytical workflows that enable fast, repeatable deep dives.

This position will play a critical role in shaping product roadmap and investment decisions in a rapidly evolving GenAI space. The ideal candidate will operate effectively in ambiguous environments, exercise strong business judgment on high-impact, one-way door decisions, and continuously raise the bar for analytical rigor and operational excellence. You will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and economics partners to deliver results for customers

Key job responsibilities

- Own the development of customer and shopping-mission cohorts to understand behavior with and without Alexa for shopping engagement across the end-to-end shopping journey.

- Identify which query shapes and interaction patterns drive the most customer value for specific customer cohorts and shopping missions.

- Build predictive models to estimate customer re-engagement and long-term adoption of Rufus based on interaction quality and downstream shopping outcomes.

- Invent, operationalize, and publish scalable metrics and dashboards that surface actionable insights, enabling data-driven product growth and executive decision-making.

- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Economics teams to translate analytical insights into roadmap priorities and customer-focused improvements.

About the team

The Alexa for shopping Analytics team focuses on understanding how GenAI-powered shopping tools are transforming customer behavior across the shopping lifecycle - from inspiration and problem-solving, to product research, selection, purchase, and post-purchase support. We build the foundational measurement frameworks that enable teams to evaluate performance, identify what AI experiences resonate most with customers, and uncover opportunities for improvement. Our work directly influences customer-centric product roadmap decisions and helps scale impactful, high-quality AI shopping experiences

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) experience

- 4+ years of data scientist experience

- Experience with statistical models e.g. multinomial logistic regression

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of data visualization using AWS QuickSight, Tableau, R Shiny, etc. experience

- Experience managing data pipelines

- Experience as a leader and mentor on a data science team

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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