Sr. Research Scientist, Talent Assessment Amazon
Seattle, WA

Job Description

Amazon's Talent Assessment team designs and implements groundbreaking hiring solutions for one of the world's fastest growing companies. We work in a fast-paced, global environment where we must solve complex problems (ranging from research-based to technical) and deliver solutions that have impact.

We are seeking personnel selection researchers with a strong foundation in the development of pre-hire selection assessments, traditional and alternative legally defensible assessment validation approaches, research methodology, and data analysis. We are looking for equal parts researchers and consultant/thought leaders who are highly adaptable and continual learners who thrive in a fast paced environment.

You will work closely with Amazon global teams to design and experiment new hiring solutions that predict success for highly complex roles (technical and non-technical) that have great impact on Amazon globally.

What you'll do:

* Lead the tactical development and execution of large scale, highly visible personnel selection research projects
* Develop and iterate on experimental research studies to optimize qualitative and quantitative hiring strategies
* Develop and innovate on new pre-hire test assessment design, validation, and implementation
* Partner with internal and external technology teams
* Influence executive project sponsors and multiple business and development teams across Amazon globally
* Drive effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration across multiple stakeholder groups