Data Scientist I

About This Role

Amazon is hiring Data Scientists I — the entry point for data science at one of the world's most data-intensive companies. You will work on supply chain optimization, customer personalization, advertising, or operations analytics, using data to power decisions that directly affect millions of customers.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Data Scientist I
• Company: Amazon
• Location: Seattle, WA / New York, NY / Austin, TX / Nashville, TN / Arlington, VA
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level (0–2 years)
• Salary Range: $42–$58/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-04
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-04

Role Context

Amazon's data scientists operate within two-pizza teams and own analytical problems end to end — from pulling data to presenting recommendations to senior leadership. DS-I roles are paired with a senior scientist for their first year but are expected to independently scope analyses within six months. Teams span retail, AWS, Alexa, Prime Video, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Build statistical and ML models to support forecasting, ranking, or anomaly detection
• Query and transform large datasets using SQL and Python/PySpark
• Define and monitor business metrics for operational teams
• Design controlled experiments and interpret results under guidance
• Prepare data-driven narratives in Amazon's six-page memo format for leadership reviews
• Collaborate with software engineers to productionize model outputs

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Strong SQL skills — experience writing complex joins, window functions, and aggregations
• Python proficiency for data wrangling and model building
• Working knowledge of supervised learning, regression, and time-series methods
• Ability to communicate analytical findings to non-technical business partners
• Internship or capstone project experience with real datasets preferred

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $42–$58/hr with Amazon RSUs vesting over 4 years and signing bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Amazon match and employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave up to 20 weeks
• $2,500 annual learning and education benefit

Who Should Apply

Graduates who are data-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable presenting analytical work to leadership. Amazon rewards scientists who balance statistical rigor with practical business judgment — if you can explain a model's limitations as clearly as its outputs, you will succeed here.

About the Company

Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), and logistics. Its data science organization spans every business unit and operates at a scale that makes even simple analyses complex — billions of rows, real-time systems, and decisions with immediate financial consequences.

How to Apply

Apply via Amazon Jobs. Filter by "Data Science" and select entry-level roles. Expect an online SQL/statistics assessment followed by a virtual loop covering coding, modeling judgment, and Amazon Leadership Principles.