Amazon · 1 month ago
2026 Operations Research Science Internship - United States, PhD Student Science Recruiting
Seattle, Washington, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$65.38/hr - $102.31/hr
Start in 2026Amazon is a leading technology company seeking Operations Research Science Interns to tackle complex business challenges through innovative research and data analysis. The role involves applying optimization, machine learning, and statistical methods to improve operational efficiencies across Amazon's fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Are enrolled in a PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent
Can relocate to where the internship is based
Must be available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship for the whole duration of the internship
Preferred
Experience in causal modeling like graphical models, causal Bayesian network, potential outcomes, A/B testing, experiments, quasi-experiments, and data science workflows
Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Other forms of compensation
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
Recent News
2026-01-11
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