2026 Applied Science Internship - Distributed Systems and High Performance Computing

Amazon • Seattle, WA

83d • $65 - $107

About The Position

Calling all innovative tech enthusiasts! Join our cutting-edge team and dive into the world of distributed systems and high-performance computing. You'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies that push the boundaries of computational science, solving complex challenges that have real-world impact. Are you passionate about creating scalable, sustainable computing systems that can power the world's most complex technological challenges? We're seeking innovative graduate researchers to push the boundaries of distributed systems and high-performance computing. We work across multiple Amazon businesses including Annapurna Labs, S3, EC2, and other critical infrastructure teams, though our research is not limited to these organizations. Our teams are committed to pushing the boundaries of distributed systems and high-performance computing, creating solutions that transform how we process and understand complex data.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience programming or scripting language like Python, Java, C or C++.
• Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
• Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior researchers to design and implement distributed computing solutions.
• Design and prototype novel distributed computing architectures that enhance system performance and reliability.
• Conduct advanced research on scalable fault-tolerant systems for data center and serverless environments.

Benefits

• Equity and sign-on payments may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree