Economists ML Industrial Organization or Environmental EconomicsBellevueApplied Science & EconomicsIn officeFull-timeBuild at AugerAuger is the autonomous operating system for supply chains. It connects enterprise supply chain systems-ERP WMS TMS-into a single data layer then uses AI to detect problems evaluate trade-offs and execute decisions automatically. The platform eliminates the coordination tax the time and capital lost when disconnected systems force humans to become the integration layer between planning and execution. Actions that previously required days of meetings and manual coordination happen in seconds within constraints the customer defines.Founded by Dave Clark and backed by 100M from Oak HCFT. Headquartered in Bellevue Washington.About the RoleThe AI Economics Team at Auger is building an AI and agentic-powered market intelligence system that enables our customers to forecast supply chain risk optimize sourcing decisions and respond to global disruptions in real time. We are looking for an Economist to lead the development of causal inference frameworks policy impact models and economic scoring systems embedded in our platform.What Youll DoYou will design the methodology behind core platform capabilities estimating causal drivers of delivery performance modeling the cost and carbon impact of tariff policy changes forecasting input costs as functions of commodity prices exchange rates and macroeconomic conditions and building scenario simulation tools that quantify tradeoffs across cost risk and sustainability.This is not a traditional research economist role. You will work directly with ML engineers to implement your methods in production systems validate models against real customer data and iterate based on observed outcomes. Your causal frameworks will inform automated sourcing recommendations your tariff models will power interactive scenario planning tools and your carbon accounting methodology will help companies meet important environmental protection goals and regulatory requirements.We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in industrial organization firm behavior market structure supply networks and environmental economics carbon pricing emissions accounting regulatory impact analysis. You should be fluent in both applied econometrics causal methods bayesian estimation forecasting and modern ML methods and comfortable translating academic rigor into practical systems that operate at scale.We are looking for an Economist to lead the development of causal inference frameworks policy impact models and economic scoring systems embedded in our platform.What You BringPhD in economics with coursework in econometrics and causal inferenceExperience with causal inference methods with ML DML or causal forests instrumental variables regression discontinuity synthetic control.Strong programming skills in Python comfort working in production codebasesAbility to translate business questions into well-specified causal or economic frameworksExperience with at least one of policy impact analysis market structure modeling carbonemissions accounting or trade economicsClear written and verbal communication ability to explain methodology to engineers product teams and business stakeholdersCompensation & BenefitsAs part of our commitment to People Powered Greatness we invest in our team members with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits to support your health financial future and daily life. The package includes medical dental and vision coverage a 401k with company match and commuter benefits. Total compensation may include a combination of a competitive base salary and equity. Your initial placement within our salary range will be based on your experience qualifications.The base pay range for this role is 180000 - 250000 per year.Auger considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.Ready to applyPowered byFirst name Last name Email LinkedIn URLPhone number Location Resume Click to upload or drag and drop hereWhy do you want to work at Auger Are you open to relocation if required YesNo Im seeking a remote roleI live a commutable distance to the office in Bellevue WADo you have permanent US Work Authorization YesNoIf no please provide details regarding your current work authorization status including type and expiration. How did you hear about AugerVoluntary Self-IdentificationTo comply with government reporting requirements we invite candidates to participate in the self-identification survey below. 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