Experienced Data Scientist, Analytics - Information Researcher at Amazon, Louisiana

Unlock Your Career Potential as a Data Scientist, Analytics at Amazon

Amazon, a multinational technology and e-commerce giant, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist, Analytics to join its team in Louisiana. As an Information Researcher in the Insights team, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and decision-making by analyzing complex data and providing actionable insights to various stakeholders.

About the Role

As a Data Scientist, Analytics, you will be responsible for providing data analysis and support to platform, service, and functional engineering teams at Twitch, shaping how success is measured. You will define what questions should be asked and scale analytics methods and tools to support our growing business. Additionally, you will help support the vision for business analytics, solutions architecture for data-related business developments, and strategic execution, such as research analysis and mission execution reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with members of Platforms and Services to guide them towards better decision-making from available data.
• Advance data and insights through managing communications with partners and various teams, collaborate with stakeholders to complete data projects, and ensure all parties can utilize the insights to drive business forward.
• Maintain a customer-driven focus while being a domain and product expert through data, foster trust among peers, and ensure that teams and projects have access to data to inform decisions.
• Manage ambiguous issues and adapt tools to address complex questions.
• Identify trade-offs between speed and quality of various approaches.
• Create logical frameworks to measure team success by collaborating with teams to establish progress metrics, develop approaches to track data and analyze errors, measure and evaluate data to develop a common language for all stakeholders to understand these metrics.
• Operationalize data processes to provide partners with ad-hoc analysis, automated dashboards, and self-service reporting tools so everyone gets a clear view of the state of the business.

Essential Qualifications

• 3+ years of domain expertise in a consumer web business, or in a high-speed, high-growth product or team.
• Mastery of SQL skills and proficiency in Python/R.
• Experience using data to create understanding and drive business results.
• Familiarity with data analysis and communication around data, including time series analysis, experimentation, data visualization, and defining the KPI strategy for your business.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to maintain relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for online communities, gaming, and Twitch.
• Experience in Operational Excellence, defining metrics and analysis reporting.
• Experience working with software development and operational event data.
• Experience with machine learning techniques, such as logistic regression, decision trees, and neural networks.

About Amazon and its Benefits

Amazon is a multinational technology and e-commerce company based in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon has grown to become one of the world's largest online retailers and a leading player in various industries, including cloud computing, digital streaming, artificial intelligence, and more.

Amazon is known for its comprehensive range of employee benefits, which can vary depending on the location and job role. Some of the common benefits that Amazon has offered to its employees in the past include:

• Health Insurance: Amazon typically provides comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, for eligible employees and their families.
• Retirement Savings: The company has historically provided a 401(k) plan with a company match to help employees save for their retirement.
• Stock Options: Amazon employees may have the opportunity to receive stock options or grants, allowing them to become partial owners of the company.
• Paid Time Off: Amazon employees typically receive paid vacation days, sick leave, and other types of paid time off.
• Employee Discounts: Amazon employees have often enjoyed discounts on Amazon products and services, which can be appealing to frequent online shoppers.
• Training Assistance: The company has provided training assistance programs to support employees pursuing higher education or skill development.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Amazon is known for promoting from within and offering various opportunities for professional growth within the company.
• Parental Leave: Amazon has offered parental leave benefits to support employees during significant family events, such as the birth or adoption of a child.
• Wellness Programs: The company may offer wellness programs and resources to promote employees' well-being.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Amazon has offered some employees flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Amazon may offer an EAP to provide confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

Compensation and Perks

The salary for this role is $27 per hour. In addition to the competitive compensation, Amazon offers a range of benefits and perks, including:

• Clinical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Employee discounts
• Monthly stipend for health-related activities and projects
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served daily
• Free snacks and drinks

Why Join Amazon?

At Amazon, you'll have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals, drive business growth, and make a meaningful impact on the company's success. With a comprehensive range of benefits and perks, Amazon is committed to supporting its employees' well-being and career development.

If you're a motivated and experienced Data Scientist, Analytics looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join Amazon's team in Louisiana and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that's shaping the future of technology and e-commerce.

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