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Posted date: Aug 25, 2025
Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $179,700
Range: $136,000 - $223,400
Description
Are you a graduate student passionate about security and privacy in AI? Join our team of innovators and embark on a journey to revolutionize AI through cutting-edge privacy protecting techniques. Our tools are called billions of times daily, powering the backbone of Amazon's products and services. We are changing the way computer systems are developed and operated, raising the bar for security, durability, availability, and quality.As an Applied Science Intern, you'll have the opportunity to build AI-driven security solutions that protect millions of Amazon customers while ensuring strong data governance. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and solving complex security challenges at scale. With a focus on automation and intelligence, we push boundaries to keep Amazon’s customers and their data secure.
This internship is not just about executing tasks – you'll explore novel approaches to solving intricate security and privacy problems. You'll dive deep into cutting-edge research, leveraging your expertise to develop innovative solutions. You'll work on deploying your solutions into production, witnessing the real-world impact of your contributions.
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.
Amazon has positions available for Security & Privacy Applied Science Internships in, but not limited to, Arlington, VA; New York, NY; Portland, OR; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA
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.
Key job responsibilities
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in: cybersecurity principles, including threat modeling, application security testing, and secure software development practices; ability to integrate AI/ML solutions with cybersecurity domains.
Qualifications
- 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++
Extended Qualifications
- Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journalsAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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