PhD Applied Science Intern — Automated Reasoning

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Applied Science Intern in Seattle, WA to work on Automated Reasoning and Formal Verification. You will contribute to research, develop methods, and apply formal techniques to real-world cloud systems.

The role targets PhD students, requires relocation to the internship base, and a 12-week, 40-hours-per-week commitment. Proficiency in Python and experience with C++, Haskell, or Lean are preferred, with opportunities to publish.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program.
• Relocation to internship base required.
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and 12 weeks.
• Proficient in Python; familiarity with C++, Haskell or Lean.
• Experience in formal verification, SAT/SMT, or theorem proving.
• Publications, thesis work, or equivalent depth.

Responsibilities

• Theorem Proving, SAT/SMT solving, and verification.
• Develop algorithms for automated reasoning within a guided framework.
• Explore generative AI and ML techniques to aid reasoning.
• Contribute to publications at conferences and journals.

Skills

Python

C++

Haskell

Lean

Formal verification

SAT/SMT

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

Lean

Dafny

Isabelle

Rocq

Z3

SAT/SMT solvers

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Applied Science Intern in Seattle, WA to work on Automated Reasoning and Formal Verification. You will contribute to research, develop methods, and apply formal techniques to real-world cloud systems.

The role targets PhD students, requires relocation to the internship base, and a 12-week, 40-hours-per-week commitment. Proficiency in Python and experience with C++, Haskell, or Lean are preferred, with opportunities to publish.