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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 across diverse fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, economics, and sustainability. Join us in pioneering solutions to complex challenges that not only delight our customers but also help define the future of technology.
  • The program is designed for academics from universities around the globe who want to work on large-scale technical challenges while continuing to teach and conduct research at their universities.
  • The program offers recent PhD graduates an opportunity to advance research while working alongside experienced scientists with backgrounds in industry and academia.
  • Our internship roles span research areas to provide hands-on experience working alongside world-class scientists and engineers to advance the state of the art in your field.
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  • US, WA, Seattle
    Job ID: 3138228
    (Updated 0 days ago)
    Amazon Economics is seeking Structural Economist (STRUC) Interns who are passionate about applying structural econometric methods to solve real-world business challenges. STRUC economists specialize in the econometric analysis of models that involve the estimation of fundamental preferences and strategic effects. In this full-time internship (40 hours per week, with hourly compensation), you'll work with large-scale datasets to model strategic decision-making and inform business optimization, gaining hands-on experience that's directly applicable to dissertation writing and future career placement. Key job responsibilities As a STRUC Economist Intern, you'll specialize in structural econometric analysis to estimate fundamental preferences and strategic effects in complex business environments. Your responsibilities include: - Analyze large-scale datasets using structural econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges - Applying discrete choice models and methods, including logistic regression family models (such as BLP, nested logit) and models with alternative distributional assumptions - Utilizing advanced structural methods including dynamic models of customer or firm decisions over time, applied game theory (entry and exit of firms), auction models, and labor market models - Building datasets and performing data analysis at scale - Collaborating with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations - Tackling diverse challenges including pricing analysis, competition modeling, strategic behavior estimation, contract design, and marketing strategy optimization - Helping business partners formalize and estimate business objectives to drive optimal decision-making and customer value - Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth structural economic analysis - Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders
  • US, WA, Seattle
    Job ID: 3138234
    (Updated 7 days ago)
    Amazon Economics is seeking Reduced Form Causal Analysis (RFCA) Economist Interns who are passionate about applying econometric methods to solve real-world business challenges. RFCA represents the largest group of economists at Amazon, and these core econometric methods are fundamental to economic analysis across the company. In this full-time internship (40 hours per week, with hourly compensation), you'll work with large-scale datasets to analyze causal relationships and inform strategic business decisions, gaining hands-on experience that's directly applicable to dissertation writing and future career placement. Key job responsibilities As an RFCA Economist Intern, you'll specialize in econometric analysis to determine causal relationships in complex business environments. Your responsibilities include: - Analyze large-scale datasets using advanced econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges - Applying econometric techniques such as regression analysis, binary variable models, cross-section and panel data analysis, instrumental variables, and treatment effects estimation - Utilizing advanced methods including differences-in-differences, propensity score matching, synthetic controls, and experimental design - Building datasets and performing data analysis at scale - Collaborating with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations - Tackling diverse challenges including program evaluation, elasticity estimation, customer behavior analysis, and predictive modeling that accounts for seasonality and time trends - Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth economic analysis - Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders
  • US, WA, Seattle
    Job ID: 3138237
    (Updated 67 days ago)
    Amazon Economics is seeking Forecasting, Macroeconomics and Finance (FMF) Economist Interns who are passionate about applying time-series econometric methods to solve real-world business challenges. FMF economists interpret and forecast Amazon business dynamics by combining advanced time-series statistical methods with strong economic analysis and intuition. In this full-time internship (40 hours per week, with hourly compensation), you'll work with large-scale datasets to forecast business trends and inform strategic decisions, gaining hands-on experience that's directly applicable to dissertation writing and future career placement. Key job responsibilities As an FMF Economist Intern, you'll specialize in time-series econometric analysis to understand, predict, and optimize Amazon's business dynamics. Your responsibilities include: - Analyze large-scale datasets using advanced time-series econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges - Applying frontier methods in time series econometrics, including forecasting models, dynamic systems analysis, and econometric models that combine macro and micro data - Developing formal models to understand past and present business dynamics, predict future trends, and identify relevant risks and opportunities - Building datasets and performing data analysis at scale using world-class data tools - Collaborating with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations - Tackling diverse challenges including analyzing drivers of growth and profitability, forecasting business metrics, understanding how customer experience interacts with external conditions, and evaluating short, medium, and long-term business dynamics - Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth time-series economic analysis - Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders
  • US, MA, Westboro
    Job ID: 3137707
    (Updated 38 days ago)
    Are you passionate about data science? Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable research and projects in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your science solutions directly impact millions of customers worldwide? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world's most beloved brands. We're looking for current Master's and PhD students with a passion for robotic research and applications to join us as Robotics Data Scientist Intern/Co-ops in 2026 to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale across. For these positions, our Robotics teams at Amazon are looking for students with a specialization in one or more of the research areas such as robotics, data science, computer vision, large language models, visual language models, statistics, machine learning, causal inference, deep learning, artificial intelligence, applied generative AI, operations research, data analysis, predictive modeling, and more! We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth. By applying to this role, you will be considered for Robotics Data Science Intern/Co-op (2026) opportunities across various Robotics teams at Amazon with different robotics research focus, with internship positions available for multiple locations, durations (3 to 6+ months), and year-round start dates (winter, spring, summer, fall). Amazon intern and co-op roles follow the same internship structure. "Intern/Internship" wording refers to both interns and co-ops. Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. The robotics internship join dates, length, location, and prospective team will be finalized at the time of any applicable job offers. In your application, you will be able to provide your preference of research interests, start dates, internship duration, and location. While your preference will be taken into consideration, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the internship availability and business needs of this role. Key job responsibilities • Design and implement state-of-the-art solutions for never-before-solved problems. • Collaborate closely with other research and robotics experts to design and run experiments, research new algorithms, and find new ways to improve Amazon Robotics analytics to optimize the Customer experience. • Partner with technology and product leaders to solve business problems using scientific approaches. • Build new tools and invent business insights that surprise and delight our customers. • Work to quantify system performance at scale, and to expand the breadth and depth of our analysis to increase the ability of software components and warehouse processes. • Work to evolve our library of key performance indicators and construct experiments that efficiently root cause emergent behaviors. • Engage with software development teams and warehouse design engineers to drive the evolution of the Amazon Robotics system, as well as the simulation engine that supports our work. About the team Learn more about Robotics at Amazon: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-robotics-robots-fulfillment-center https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-million-robots-ai-foundation-model
  • (Updated 97 days ago)
    Do you have a passion for data? Are you matriculating in a Master’s or PhD program? Amazon is looking for driven data science students with strong modeling skills who are comfortable owning and executing data. To be successful in this internship, you will need the ability to develop, automate, and run analytical models for our systems. During this internship, you will build tools and support structures needed to analyze and dive deep into data to resolve systems errors and changes. You will have the ability to present your findings to our business partners and help drive improvements. Previous applicants demonstrated the aptitude to manage medium-scale modeling projects, identified requirements, and built methodology/tools that were statistically grounded. For more information on the Amazon Science community please visit https://www.amazon.science
  • (Updated 106 days ago)
    Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models. At Amazon Industrial Robotics we leverage advanced robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex operational challenges at an unprecedented scale. Our fleet of robots operates across hundreds of facilities worldwide, working in sophisticated coordination to fulfill our mission of customer excellence. We are pioneering the development of systems that: • Enables unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks • Enables contact-rich manipulation in different environments • Seamlessly integrates mobility and manipulation • Leverage mechanical intelligence, multi-modal sensor feedback and advanced control techniques. The ideal candidate will contribute to research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics. You will be part of a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment. Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration!
  • (Updated 66 days ago)
    Are you a brilliant mind seeking to push the boundaries of what's possible with intelligent robotics? Join our elite team of researchers and engineers - led by Pieter Abeel, Rocky Duan, and Peter Chen - at the forefront of applied science, where we're harnessing the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI to reshape the world of robotics and unlock new realms of innovation. As an Applied Science Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside world-renowned experts, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technologies. You'll dive deep into exciting research projects at the intersection of AI and robotics. This internship is not just about executing tasks – it's about being a driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning to tackle real-world problems and deliver impactful solutions. 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. Join us at the forefront of applied robotics and AI, where your contributions will shape the future of intelligent systems and propel humanity forward. Seize this extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow, and leave an indelible mark on the world of technology. Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h/ week) 12 week internship between May 2026 and September 2026. Amazon has positions available in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate should possess: - Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and/or robotics - Publication record at science conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, and ICLR. - Experience in areas such as multimodal LLMs, world models, image/video tokenization, real2Sim/Sim2real transfer, bimanual manipulation, open-vocabulary panoptic scene understanding, scaling up multi-modal LLMs, and end-to-end vision-language-action models. - Proficiency in Python, Experience with PyTorch or JAX - Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team Apply now and embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery and innovation! Key job responsibilities - Develop novel, scalable algorithms and modeling techniques that advance the state-of-the-art in areas at the intersection of LLMs and generative AI for robotics - Tackle challenging, groundbreaking research problems on production-scale data, with a focus on robotic perception, manipulation, and control - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning - Demonstrate the ability to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • (Updated 75 days ago)
    Are you a brilliant mind seeking to push the boundaries of what's possible with intelligent robotics? Join our elite team of researchers and engineers - led by Pieter Abeel, Rocky Duan, and Peter Chen - at the forefront of applied science, where we're harnessing the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI to reshape the world of robotics and unlock new realms of innovation. As an Applied Science Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside world-renowned experts, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technologies. You'll dive deep into exciting research projects at the intersection of AI and robotics. This internship is not just about executing tasks – it's about being a driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning to tackle real-world problems and deliver impactful solutions. 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. Join us at the forefront of applied robotics and AI, where your contributions will shape the future of intelligent systems and propel humanity forward. Seize this extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow, and leave an indelible mark on the world of technology. Amazon has positions available in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate should possess: - Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and/or robotics - Publication record at science conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, and ICLR. - Experience in areas such as multimodal LLMs, world models, image/video tokenization, real2Sim/Sim2real transfer, bimanual manipulation, open-vocabulary panoptic scene understanding, scaling up multi-modal LLMs, and end-to-end vision-language-action models. - Proficiency in Python, Experience with PyTorch or JAX - Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team Apply now and embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery and innovation! Key job responsibilities - Develop novel, scalable algorithms and modeling techniques that advance the state-of-the-art in areas at the intersection of LLMs and generative AI for robotics - Tackle challenging, groundbreaking research problems on production-scale data, with a focus on robotic perception, manipulation, and control - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning - Demonstrate the ability to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • (Updated 77 days ago)
    Do you enjoy solving challenging problems and driving innovations in research? Do you want to create scalable optimization models and apply machine learning techniques to guide real-world decisions? We are looking for builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who want to bring their ideas to reality and improve the lives of millions of customers. As a Research Science intern focused on Operations Research and Optimization 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, implement prototypes and work with massive datasets. As you navigate through complex algorithms and data structures, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of Amazon's fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operations. Imagine waking up each morning, fueled by the excitement of solving intricate puzzles that have a direct impact on Amazon's operational excellence. Your day might begin by collaborating with cross-functional teams, exchanging ideas and insights to develop innovative solutions. You'll then immerse yourself in a world of data, leveraging your expertise in optimization, causal inference, time series analysis, and machine learning to uncover hidden patterns and drive operational efficiencies. 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 Operations Research Science Internships in, but not limited to, Bellevue, WA; Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA; Sunnyvale, CA. Key job responsibilities We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in: Optimization, Causal Inference, Time Series, Algorithms and Data Structures, Statistics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, Programming/Scripting Languages, LLMs In this role, you will 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 Develop and apply optimization, causal inference, and time series modeling techniques to drive operational efficiencies and improve decision-making across Amazon's fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operations Design and implement scalable algorithms and data structures to support complex optimization systems Leverage statistical methods and machine learning to uncover insights and patterns in large-scale operations data Prototype and validate new approaches through rigorous experimentation and analysis Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate research outputs into tangible business impact
  • (Updated 14 days ago)
    Are you a brilliant mind seeking to push the boundaries of what's possible with intelligent robotics? Join our elite team of researchers and engineers - led by Pieter Abeel, Rocky Duan, and Peter Chen - at the forefront of applied science, where we're harnessing the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI to reshape the world of robotics and unlock new realms of innovation. As an Applied Science Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside world-renowned experts, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technologies. You'll dive deep into exciting research projects at the intersection of AI and robotics. This internship is not just about executing tasks – it's about being a driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning to tackle real-world problems and deliver impactful solutions. 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. Join us at the forefront of applied robotics and AI, where your contributions will shape the future of intelligent systems and propel humanity forward. Seize this extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow, and leave an indelible mark on the world of technology. Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h/ week) 12 week internship between May 2026 and September 2026. Amazon has positions available in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate should possess: - Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and/or robotics - Publication record at science conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, and ICLR. - Experience in areas such as multimodal LLMs, world models, image/video tokenization, real2Sim/Sim2real transfer, bimanual manipulation, open-vocabulary panoptic scene understanding, scaling up multi-modal LLMs, and end-to-end vision-language-action models. - Proficiency in Python, Experience with PyTorch or JAX - Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team Apply now and embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery and innovation! Key job responsibilities - Develop novel, scalable algorithms and modeling techniques that advance the state-of-the-art in areas at the intersection of LLMs and generative AI for robotics - Tackle challenging, groundbreaking research problems on production-scale data, with a focus on robotic perception, manipulation, and control - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning - Demonstrate the ability to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

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