Key job responsibilities
We are looking for an individual with a strong research background and a passion for solving unique problems to help us drive world class research. Our ideal candidate is someone who is customer-obsessed and detail oriented, and loves solving complex problems. You enjoy building things from scratch, are comfortable with change and ambiguity, and relish the chance to solve hard problems in short order. You recognize that the true measure of success of your work is based on the business impact your findings have over time.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
• Lead design and execution of primary research studies (leveraging mainly qualitative methods) to generate actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholder teams.
• Design interview guides, run interviews and synthesize the finding.
• Apply sound research and business acumen to help the business not just solve complex questions but help it look around corners.
• Design scalable and nimble mechanisms that help scale qualitative research solutions, tools and processes.
• Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external agency partners.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years conducting qualitative research end to end (identifying appropriate research methods, designing, executing, analyzing, and drafting actionable recommendations from primary research)
- Expertise in executing quantitative research methods (e.g. factor analysis, regression analysis, clustering, structural equation models) & mixed method studies (e.g. segmentation)
- Experience using statistical and questionnaire software like SPSS/Qualtrics
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in business, marketing, statistics or related field
- Comfortable to build large reports in Excel including Pivot
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Research in Non-US markets
- Master’s degree or higher
- Exceptional written and oral communication abilities
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative research
- Background in B2C research
Amazon 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.
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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $112,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $186,500/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.