CPT Data Science Engineer Jobs
Data Science Engineer jobs on CPT require your work to be directly tied to your enrolled program, so roles that combine statistical modeling, ML pipeline development, and data infrastructure align well. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-time CPT eligibility intact for later.
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DESCRIPTION
Do you have a passion for data? Are you matriculating in a Master’s or PhD program? Amazon is looking for driven data science students with strong modeling skills who are comfortable owning and executing data. To be successful in this internship, you will need the ability to develop, automate, and run analytical models for our systems. During this internship, you will build tools and support structures needed to analyze and dive deep into data to resolve systems errors and changes. You will have the ability to present your findings to our business partners and help drive improvements.
Previous applicants demonstrated the aptitude to manage medium-scale modeling projects, identified requirements, and built methodology/tools that were statistically grounded.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Can relocate to where the internship is based
- Experience with data scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R etc.) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, or Matlab)
- Experience in data science, machine learning or data mining
- Experience with big data: processing, filtering, and presenting large quantities (100K to Millions of rows) of data
- Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship for the whole duration of the internship
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with clustered data processing (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Map-reduce, and Hive)
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.
COMPENSATION
- Starting pay: 102,935.00 USD Annually
Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
LOCATION
Seattle, WA, USA
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Get Access To All JobsData Science Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your degree program and your DSO approves it. Roles involving ML model development, data pipeline engineering, or statistical analysis map directly to computer science, data science, and engineering curricula. Your DSO will want to see how specific job duties connect to your enrolled courses before issuing the authorization.
Can I do CPT part-time as a Data Science Engineer while finishing classes?
Yes, and part-time CPT is often the right structure during the academic year. Working under 20 hours weekly preserves your full-time CPT eligibility, which matters if you want to use it for a full-time role before graduation. Your DSO authorizes each CPT period separately, so you'll need a new I-20 endorsement each semester or session you work.
How do I find Data Science Engineer employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Migrate Mate filters employer listings by LCA filing history, which identifies companies already experienced with work authorization processes. Data science and engineering roles at tech, finance, and healthcare companies tend to have the most active LCA filings, meaning their HR and legal teams are less likely to stall when you explain CPT at the offer stage.
What should my CPT offer letter include for a Data Science Engineer position?
It must include your job title, start and end dates, work location, weekly hours, and a description of duties tied to your field of study. For data science roles, duties like model training, feature engineering, or data infrastructure development are specific enough to satisfy most DSOs. Vague language like 'assist with projects' is often rejected and requires a revised letter.
Does CPT experience as a Data Science Engineer strengthen a future H-1B petition?
CPT work counts as qualifying experience for H-1B visa specialty occupation petitions if the role required a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the substantive nature of the work, not just the title, so documenting your responsibilities, tools used, and outcomes during CPT creates a stronger evidence record for future petitions.