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Data Science Intern roles on CPT let you apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data pipeline work directly toward your degree requirements. Your DSO must authorize each position before your start date, and the internship must connect to your enrolled program of study, a computer science or statistics program covers most data science roles cleanly.
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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
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 Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a data science internship automatically qualify for CPT?
Not automatically. The role must be an integral part of your enrolled program, meaning your academic catalog, degree plan, or a specific course must require or credit the practical training. A data science intern position that maps to coursework in machine learning, statistics, or data engineering typically satisfies this, but your DSO makes the final call based on your specific program.
Can I do a remote data science internship on CPT?
Yes, remote CPT work is permitted, but the employer's physical address still determines which SEVIS record location applies and which DSO authorizes the placement. Your I-20 must reflect the correct employer details including their primary business address, even if you work from your campus apartment. Confirm this with your DSO before accepting a fully remote offer.
How do I find data science internships that are already familiar with CPT hiring?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified work authorization filing history, which is a reliable proxy for companies whose HR teams have processed F-1 students before. Targeting those employers reduces the back-and-forth about what CPT requires and speeds up the offer-to-authorization timeline significantly.
Does full-time CPT for a data science internship affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes, if you use 12 or more months of full-time CPT before graduation, you lose eligibility for post-completion OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. Many F-1 students in data science programs use part-time CPT during the academic year and reserve full-time eligibility for a single summer internship to protect their OPT clock.
What should my CPT request letter include for a data science intern role?
Your letter needs the employer name, work location, exact start and end dates, and a clear explanation of how the specific tasks connect to your coursework. For data science positions, naming the tools and methods in the job description, such as Python, SQL, or statistical modeling, and tying them to specific courses or degree requirements makes approval faster. Vague descriptions like 'data analysis work' give your DSO less to work with.