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Jr. Applied Scientist

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Amazon

Oct 5, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Data
    Research & Development
  • San Diego

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university Master's degree program.
  • Majoring in Computer Science, Statistics or a related STEM discipline.
  • Graduation date falls between May 2026 and June 2027.
  • Ability to work year-round: part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
  • Living within commutable distance to San Diego, CA and able to work in-person on a regular bases.
  • Previous technical internship(s).
  • Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
  • Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.

Responsibilities

  • Amazon applied scientists are specialists with the knowledge to help drive the scientific vision for our products. They are aware of the state-of-the-art in their respective field of expertise and are constantly focused on advancing that state-of-the-art for improving Amazon’s products and services.
  • As a Jr. Applied Scientist at Amazon, you will connect with world leaders in your field working on similar problems. You will be working with distributed systems of data and providing technical partnership to the product managers, teams, and organizations building machine learning solutions. You will be tackling Machine Learning challenges in Supervised, Unsupervised, and Semi-supervised Learning; utilizing modern methods such as deep learning and classical methods from statistical learning theory, detection, estimation.
  • This individual will analyze large amounts of data, discover and solve real world problems and build metrics and business cases around key performance of this program.
  • The ideal candidate will use a customer backwards approach in deriving insights and identifying actions we can take to improve the customer experience and conversion for the program.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Jr. Applied Scientist role?

The role is part of a year-round internship program where students work part-time (16 hrs/week) while in school and full-time (40 hrs/week) during the summer.

What is the expected graduation date for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have a graduation date that falls between May 2026 and June 2027.

Is there an opportunity for full-time employment after completing the internship?

Yes, upon successful completion of your degree and success in the Jr. Applied Scientist role, there will be an opportunity for full-time employment at the Amazon corporate site in San Diego, CA.

What educational background is required for this position?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university Master's degree program, majoring in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related STEM discipline.

Are there opportunities for mentorship in this role?

Yes, Jr. Applied Scientists are paired 1:1 with an Amazon Applied Science Mentor who provides guidance and support in skill development, career advisement, and project collaboration.

What kind of projects will Jr. Applied Scientists work on?

Jr. Applied Scientists will work on meaningful projects that impact real Amazon customers, tackling Machine Learning challenges and utilizing methods such as deep learning and statistical learning theory.

Are internships available year-round?

Yes, internships are available year-round, allowing for flexible scheduling that accommodates students’ class schedules.

Do I need to live close to San Diego, CA, to apply?

Yes, candidates must live within commutable distance to San Diego, CA, and be able to work in-person on a regular basis.

Is prior internship experience preferred for this role?

Yes, previous technical internship experience is preferred.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Amazon?

Amazon promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to work cooperatively, communicate effectively, and adhere to standards of excellence.

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Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.