Internship Mathematical Optimization Jobs in Renton, WA

Have you ever ordered a product on Amazon and wondered how it got to you so fast? Did you ever think about where this package came from and how much it cost to deliver?
Join us in revolutionizing Amazon's transportation network as we build real-time, intelligent, and fully automated systems that optimize package delivery across the world's most complex logistics network. As Amazon expands globally, your work will directly impact millions of customers worldwide, set new standards for online shopping experience, and drive innovation in the transportation industry through intelligent automation and AI-driven solutions.
In this role, you'll tackle complex problems involving design and implementation of highly scalable distributed systems, optimization of data storage systems, and Big Data analytics. Your work will involve building self-healing infrastructure and automated deep dive capabilities that quickly identify root causes across vast amounts of operational data.
We're seeking an experienced software engineer with a proven track record in building highly-scalable, cloud-based distributed services with millisecond latency requirements. You should have deep expertise in Service Oriented Architecture, microservices, and both relational and non-relational databases. Experience with implementing AI-driven automation and maintaining high-transaction volume systems is essential.
You'll thrive in this role if you excel at breaking down complex problems into simple, elegant solutions, have strong object-oriented design expertise, and can effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences. We value candidates who bring a proven track record of improving team coding culture and implementing best practices around quality and security.
Key job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and deliver large-scale, highly distributed real-time systems that are core to managing Amazon's supply chain, focusing on high availability and scalability
- Build using Java, Kotlin, object-oriented patterns, and NoSQL databases, while leveraging AWS solutions for PB-scale big data processing
- Develop autonomous operations capabilities using latest AI technologies, including automated validation, quality assurance systems, and hands-free troubleshooting tools
- Create sophisticated impact analysis and monitoring solutions that ensure system reliability and performance at scale
- Work closely with senior leaders, researchers, and data engineers across multiple teams to design and implement supply chain optimization solutions
- Gather and analyze business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and serve as a key technical resource throughout the development cycle
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and recommend improvements to development and system standards
- Participate in on-call rotation as part of standard engineering responsibilities
- Operate in an agile environment, prioritizing high-impact work while maintaining exceptional reliability standards
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.
The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you!
At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Amazon 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually