About the Role

This is a 2026 Applied Scientist Intern position at Amazon for MS or PhD students interested in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and related fields. The intern will design and develop end-to-end systems, work on production-level projects, and collaborate with Amazon scientists. The role involves inventing solutions for novel problems and potentially publishing work at top conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Own design and development of end-to-end systems
• Write technical white papers and create roadmaps
• Drive production-level projects supporting Amazon Science
• Work closely with Amazon scientists and other interns
• Design new algorithms, models, or technical solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Enrolled in PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics or related fields

Nice to Have:

• Publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• Experience in designing experiments and statistical analysis of results
• Experience implementing algorithms using toolkits and self-developed code
• Experience solving business problems through machine learning, data mining and statistical algorithms

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive stipend/salary
• Paired with experienced manager and mentor(s)
• Invitations to intern program initiatives and site events
• Build professional network with other Amazon Scientists
• Potential to publish work at top tier conferences