Full-Time

Applied Science Internship

Updated on 12/4/2024

Amazon

Amazon

10,001+ employees

Global e-commerce marketplace and cloud services

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$65.38 - $106.83Hourly

+ Equity + Sign-on Payments

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Relocation and housing assistance available for candidates located 50 miles or further from the office.

Category
Generalist Recruiting
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Python
Java
C/C++
Requirements
  • Are enrolled in a PhD
  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
  • Can relocate to where the internship is based
  • Experience programming or scripting language like Python, Java, C or C++
Responsibilities
  • own the design and development of end-to-end systems
  • create technical roadmaps
  • drive production level projects that will support Amazon Science
  • work closely with Amazon scientists and other science interns to develop solutions and deploy them into production
  • work with diverse groups of people and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems

Amazon operates a vast online marketplace where millions of products are sold, allowing both direct sales and third-party listings. It offers subscription services like Amazon Prime for fast shipping and streaming, and provides cloud computing solutions through Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company also runs an affiliate marketing program, Amazon Associates, enabling content creators to earn commissions by promoting products. Amazon's goal is to be the most customer-centric company, providing a wide range of services and a seamless shopping experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$106M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1994

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Amazon's continuous innovation, such as the new smart caching feature for Amazon OpenSearch Serverless, keeps it at the forefront of technology.
  • The company's strong financial health, evidenced by significant investments like the $1.90 million from Edge Financial Advisors LLC, ensures stability and growth opportunities.
  • Amazon's leadership in AI, demonstrated by advancements like Agents for Amazon Bedrock, offers employees the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon's focus on efficiency over employee safety, as highlighted in recent reports, could lead to negative public perception and potential legal issues.
  • The competitive landscape in e-commerce and cloud computing is intense, with rivals like Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure posing significant threats.

What makes Amazon unique

  • Amazon's extensive global reach and diverse revenue streams, including e-commerce, AWS, and subscription services, set it apart from competitors who may focus on a single market or revenue model.
  • The company's commitment to renewable energy, achieving 100% renewable energy usage seven years ahead of schedule, highlights its leadership in sustainability.
  • Amazon's robust affiliate marketing program, Amazon Associates, drives significant traffic and sales, providing a unique advantage over competitors.

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