2026 Applied Scientist Intern – Amazon University Talent Acquisition

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February 11, 2026
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Job Description

📍 Locations: Multiple EMEA Locations – Austria, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UAE, UK
⏳ Duration: 3–6 months (Full-Time Internship)
💰 Compensation: Competitive stipend/salary
🏢 Work Type: On-site internship (not remote)

🔬 About the Internship

Amazon University Talent Acquisition is seeking MS or PhD students for the 2026 Applied Scientist Internship. This internship is ideal for candidates interested in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, large language models, speech technology, robotics, computer vision, optimization, operations research, quantum computing, automated reasoning, or formal methods.

As an Applied Science Intern, you will design, develop, and deploy end-to-end systems, working closely with Amazon scientists to solve never-before-solved problems that impact millions of customers worldwide.

This is a hands-on, research-focused internship that offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and Amazon’s customer-focused culture.

Learn more about Amazon Science and the internship process:

🌟 Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop end-to-end systems to support Amazon Science initiatives
  • Write technical white papers, create roadmaps, and drive production-level projects
  • Develop new algorithms, models, or technical solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Amazon scientists to solve complex problems
  • Deploy and evaluate solutions in a production environment
  • Conduct experiments and analyze results statistically
  • Potentially publish research in top-tier conferences and journals

🔎 A Day in the Life

  • Develop innovative solutions that could impact millions of Amazon customers
  • Gain hands-on experience in machine learning, data mining, and algorithm implementation
  • Build professional and personal networks with other Amazon scientists and interns
  • Participate in intern events, workshops, and program initiatives
  • Work closely with mentors and experienced managers to guide research projects

🎓 Basic Qualifications

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

💼 Preferred Qualifications

  • 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
  • Solving business problems using machine learning, data mining, and statistical algorithms
  • Strong ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams

🏢 Internship Locations

This internship is available across multiple EMEA locations:
Austria, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UAE, and the UK

🎁 Benefits

  • Competitive stipend/salary
  • Paired with an experienced mentor and manager
  • Invitations to intern program events and site initiatives
  • Exposure to Amazon Science research teams
  • Opportunity to publish work at top-tier conferences