2026 Applied Science Internship - Recommender Systems/ Information Retrieval (Machine Learning) - United States, PhD Student Science Recruiting

Company : Amazon
Location : Seattle, WA, 98101
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
AI Trailblazer Internship Opportunity
At Amazon, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way people discover and access information. Our Applied Science team is at the forefront of this endeavor, pushing the boundaries of recommender systems and information retrieval. We're seeking brilliant minds to join us as interns and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI solutions that will shape the future of personalized experiences.
As an Applied Science Intern focused on Recommender Systems and Information Retrieval in Machine Learning, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside renowned scientists and engineers, tackling complex challenges in areas such as deep learning, natural language processing, and large-scale distributed systems.
Your contributions will directly impact the products and services used by millions of Amazon customers worldwide. Imagine a role where you immerse yourself in groundbreaking research, exploring novel machine learning models for product recommendations, personalized search, and information retrieval tasks. You'll leverage natural language processing and information retrieval techniques to unlock insights from vast repositories of unstructured data, fueling the next generation of AI applications.
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 science, where your contributions will shape the future of AI 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 for Machine Learning Applied Science Internships in, but not limited to Arlington, VA; Bellevue, WA; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA.
Key job responsibilities:
- Knowledge Graphs and Extraction
- Programming/Scripting Languages
- Time Series
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Neural Networks/GNNs
- Large Language Models
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Graph Modeling
- Collaborative Filtering
- Learning to Rank
- Recommender Systems
In this role, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds to develop innovative frameworks and tools that streamline the lifecycle of machine learning assets, from data to deployed models in areas at the intersection of Knowledge Management within Machine Learning. You will conduct groundbreaking research into emerging best practices and innovations in the field of ML operations, knowledge engineering, and information management, proposing novel approaches that could further enhance Amazon's machine learning capabilities.
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:
- Design, implement, and experimentally evaluate new recommendation and search algorithms using large-scale datasets
- Develop scalable data processing pipelines to ingest, clean, and featurize diverse data sources for model training
- Conduct research into the latest advancements in recommender systems, information retrieval, and related machine learning domains
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate your innovative solutions into production systems, impacting millions of Amazon customers worldwide
- Communicate your findings through captivating presentations, technical documentation, and potential publications, sharing your knowledge with the global AI community
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