Business Intelligence Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Amazon:

Amazon is a global technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Known for its customer-centric approach, Amazon is one of the most visited websites on the internet and consistently innovates in various technology areas.

Business Intelligence Engineer Intern Job Description:

Overview:

As a Business Intelligence Engineer Intern at Amazon, you will be part of a team that translates data into actionable insights, helping to improve features and products. You’ll contribute to solving complex technical challenges while working alongside industry-leading engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Build small- to mid-size business intelligence (BI) solutions, including data sets, queries, reports, dashboards, and analyses, or contribute to larger solutions.
• Use well-defined requirements to build solutions that support data-driven decision-making.
• Deliver end products on schedule.
• Create and populate data structures using schema definition languages like DDL, SDL, XSD, and RDF.
• Write secure, stable, testable, and maintainable code with minimal defects, automating manual processes where possible.
• Utilize industry analytics visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, QuickSight, MicroStrategy, PowerBI) and statistical methods (e.g., t-test, Chi-squared) to deliver actionable insights.
• Invent, refine, and develop BI solutions to meet business and team goals.
• Troubleshoot data, analyses, and code, research root causes, propose solutions, and take ownership of resolutions.

Day-to-Day:

You’ll be involved in mining data, developing models, using statistical and visualization techniques, and contributing to data-driven decision-making. The role involves a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, allowing you to work on impactful projects alongside experienced engineers and mentors.

Benefits:

• Work on impactful projects.
• Engage with Amazonians for personal and professional development.
• Expand your network.
• Participate in fun activities with other interns.
• Learn in a real-world setting.

Amazon’s Vision:

Amazon seeks curious individuals who think big and aim to define the world of tomorrow. As an intern, you’ll gain new skills, face exciting challenges, and contribute to making a real difference in the world.

Eligibility:

• Experience with data querying or modeling with SQL.
• Experience building and maintaining basic data artifacts (e.g., ETL, data models, queries).
• Experience with one or more industry analytics visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, QuickSight, MicroStrategy, PowerBI) and statistical methods (e.g., t-test, Chi-squared).
• 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work 40 hours/week minimum for a 12-week internship.
• Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, computer science, computer engineering, information management/systems, business analytics or a related technical field with a conferral date between October 2025 and December 2028.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, or R).
• Knowledge of data modeling and data pipeline design.
• Experience applying basic statistical methods (e.g., regression) to business problems.
• Knowledge of code quality improvement and BI process optimization (e.g., speed, cost, reliability).
• Experience with relational and star schema data modeling concepts.
• Previous technical internship experience.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and data presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Enrolled in a Master’s Degree or advanced technical degree with a conferral date between October 2025 and December 2028.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position ranges from $35.63/hr in the lowest geographic market up to $79.62/hr in the highest geographic market. Pay is based on factors like market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon offers a total compensation package, including equity, sign-on payments, benefits, and other forms of compensation, depending on the position.

Locations:

Internship opportunities are available across various US locations, including:

• Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond)
• Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara)
• Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA)
• Austin (TX)
• New York City (NY)
• Minneapolis (MN)

You can express your location preference during the application process, but finalization will be communicated during the job offer.

Application:

This position is open until filled. Applicants should apply via the Amazon internal or external career site.