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At Amazon, we believe that scientific innovation is essential to being the most customer-centric company in the world. Our scientists' ability to have an impact at scale allows us to attract some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence and related fields.
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  • (Updated 15 days ago)
    We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets. Some knowledge of econometrics, as well as basic familiarity with Python or R is necessary. Experience with SQL and UNIX would be a plus, as would experience with machine learning. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis at Internet speed collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time scientist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.
  • US, WA, Seattle
    Job ID: 2922956
    (Updated 17 days ago)
    We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets. Some knowledge of econometrics, as well as basic familiarity with Python is necessary, and experience with SQL and UNIX would be a plus. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis at Internet speed collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at: econ-internship@amazon.com.
  • US, WA, Bellevue
    Job ID: 2918743
    (Updated 23 days ago)
    Amazon is committed to exceeding customer expectations. In the Returns and Recommerce organization, we seek to improve customer satisfaction with the items they buy on Amazon, provide new value for our customers, and reduce costs to drive the holistic business flywheel. The Return and Recommerce team is looking for an Economist intern with time series forecasting skills to join our cross-domain group of economists, applied scientists, and business intelligence engineers. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets, and train and deploy time series forecasting solutions at scale. Knowledge of time-series forecasting as well as basic familiarity with either Python or R is necessary. Experience in Bayesian modelling or geospatial forecasting would be a plus. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.
  • (Updated 22 days ago)
    Do you have a strong science background and want to help build new technologies? Do you have a physics background and want to help build and test superconducting circuits? Join the quantum revolution at Amazon and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in quantum computing and quantum technologies. As a Research Science Intern focused on Quantum Technologies, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in the field, contributing to cutting-edge research and driving innovation in areas such as quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, superconducting qubits, quantum key distribution, and quantum optics. We are looking for builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who want to bring their ideas to reality and improve the lives of Amazon's customers. Research interns at Amazon work passionately to apply cutting-edge advances in technology to solve real-world problems. As an intern, you will be challenged to apply theory into practice through experimentation and invention, develop new algorithms using modeling software and programming techniques for complex problems, and implement prototypes. Throughout your journey, you'll have access to unparalleled resources, including state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, cutting-edge research papers, and mentorship from industry luminaries. This immersive experience will not only sharpen your technical skills but also cultivate your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where bold ideas are celebrated. Amazon has positions available for Quantum Research Science Internships in Pasadena, CA. Key job responsibilities We are particularly interested in candidates with the following skills: Experience with working on commercial quantum computation at hardware, software, or consulting companies. Experience with AWS technologies like EC2, S3, and Cloudwatch. Familiarity with using data visualization tools. Demonstrable track record of dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering results in a dynamic environment. Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Simulators, Superconducting Qubits, Optics In this role, you gain hands-on experience in applying cutting-edge analytical techniques to tackle complex business challenges at scale. If you are passionate about using data-driven insights to drive operational excellence, we encourage you to apply. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. A day in the life - Conduct research and develop new quantum algorithms to solve complex computational problems - Design and implement quantum simulation models to study the behavior of quantum systems - Investigate the properties and performance of superconducting qubits, a promising platform for building large-scale quantum computers - Explore the application of quantum optics principles to develop novel quantum sensing and communication technologies
  • (Updated 17 days ago)
    The World Wide Grocery Stores (WWGS) category management science team develops science products for pricing, promotion, and selection decision-making. We help drive strategic decision-making with business stakeholders and optimize for customer's grocery shopping experiences with Amazon. We are looking for an Economist intern with strong causal inference background skills to join our cross-domain group of economists, applied scientists, research scientists, and data scientists. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets. Knowledge of econometrics, including time series data analysis, as well as familiarity with Python is necessary, and experience with SQL would be a plus. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform causal data analytics collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of interns from previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please apply and send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com. Key job responsibilities In this job, you will learn to interact with Amazon's large grocery pricing and promotion data sets to help drive assessment related to grocery pricing elasticity data. You will also help identify model improvement opportunities. Understanding of counterfactual analysis and modeling is highly desirable, and we are flexible with the specific approach. Familiarity with Python is highly recommended as it is the key tool to perform data analytics and interact with our core models. About the team WWGS (Worldwide Grocery Stores) organization leads the innovation of Amazon’s omni-channel grocery offerings (Fresh, Whole Foods, 3P). In this space, Amazon aims to delight customers by providing broad selection, competitive prices, best-in-class delivery, convenient in-store/pickup options across regions, and an end-to-end shopping experience that makes it easy for customers to discover what they love and build complete grocery baskets. Among other things, the Marketing and E-Commerce science team within Grocery Optimization and Analytics is responsible for measuring performance of marketing efforts and other large scale strategic programs (e.g., Grocery Subscriptions) across Amazon Grocery.
  • US, WA, Seattle
    Job ID: 2919385
    (Updated 22 days ago)
    Customer Behavior Analytics (CBA) owns a set of primary decision metrics at Amazon, leveraging causal machine-learning models to predict the long-term impact of customer actions. These metrics drive several investment and launch decisions across Amazon. This fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team of economists and scientists leverages advanced machine learning, statistics, and economics to solve complex problems like measuring the long-term causal effects of Amazon initiatives. Scientists work hand in hand with engineers on developing the architecture, design, and implementation of tools used to understand customer behavior and value generation across the company's Retail business. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets. Some knowledge of econometrics, as well as basic familiarity with Python is necessary, and experience with SQL and UNIX would be a plus. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis, collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.
  • (Updated 29 days ago)
    Are you a MS or PhD student interested in a 2025 Internship in the field of machine learning, deep learning, speech, robotics, computer vision, optimization, quantum computing, automated reasoning, or formal methods? If so, we want to hear from you! We are looking for students interested in using a variety of domain expertise to invent, design and implement state-of-the-art solutions for never-before-solved problems. You can find more information about the Amazon Science community as well as our interview process via the links below; https://www.amazon.science/ https://amazon.jobs/content/en/career-programs/university/science https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/university-roles/applied-science Key job responsibilities As an Applied Science Intern, you will own the design and development of end-to-end systems. You’ll have the opportunity to write technical white papers, create roadmaps and drive production level projects that will support Amazon Science. You will work closely with Amazon scientists, and other science interns to develop solutions and deploy them into production. You will have the opportunity to design new algorithms, models, or other technical solutions whilst experiencing Amazon’s customer focused culture. The ideal intern must have the ability to work with diverse groups of people and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems. A day in the life At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with developing new skills and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow. Some more benefits of an Amazon Science internship include; • All of our internships offer a competitive stipend/salary • Interns are paired with an experienced manager and mentor(s) • Interns receive invitations to different events such as intern program initiatives or site events • Interns can build their professional and personal network with other Amazon Scientists • Interns can potentially publish work at top tier conferences each year About the team Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are assigned to teams aligned with their research interests and experience prior to interviews. Start dates are available throughout the year and durations can vary in length from 3-6 months for full time internships.
  • US, WA, Seattle
    Job ID: 2911000
    (Updated 30 days ago)
    We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets. Some knowledge of econometrics, as well as basic familiarity with Python is necessary, and experience with SQL and UNIX would be a plus. This position is focused on forecasting and financial modeling. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis at Internet speed collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at: econ-internship@amazon.com.
  • US, WA, Bellevue
    Job ID: 2921181
    (Updated 21 days ago)
    The Returns Economics Intelligence team brings together economists, data scientists, data analysts, and business intelligence engineers to deliver innovative research and products that discover and surface returns-influencing behavior, trends and their root causes. We leverage a range of scientific approaches such as causal modeling, structural and choice modeling, time series, ML, and optimization models to yield tangible insights targeted at reducing the cost of returns and concessions without slowing down the Amazon flywheel. We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized and responsible Economist intern with strong skills in time series and macroeconomic modeling. We are a new team at Amazon and this is a great opportunity to be on the leading edge. Roughly 85% of interns from previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please apply and send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.
  • (Updated 17 days ago)
    The Video Content Research Hub Science team’s vision is to play a critical role in business decision-making through science-driven insights and best-in-class predictive models that are scaled worldwide and that provide stakeholders with comprehensive, interpretable, and easily accessible guidance to drive the holistic growth of the Prime Video Hub. We aim to deliver on our vision through defining and measuring Hub-level outcomes, optimizing Hub customer lifecycle, and increasing Owned & Operated (O&O) marketing effectiveness. Our primary customers are PV Regional, Finance, Product, Technology and Marketing teams. We are looking for an Economist intern with strong causal inference and econometrics skills to join our cross-domain group of economists, applied scientists, and data scientists. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets. Some knowledge of econometrics, as well as basic familiarity with Python is necessary, and experience with SQL would be a plus. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.

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