(Fall 2026) Annapurna Labs at AWS Internship (US) - Machine Learning Systems & Silicon Innovation

About the role

At Annapurna Labs, an Amazon company, we are revolutionizing AI infrastructure at AWS. Our team designs custom silicon and software systems that push the boundaries of what's possible in AI acceleration. We are looking for bold innovators and builders for our Fall 2026 internship program. Interns will work on projects that directly impact millions of AWS customers, tackling real technical challenges.

Technical Tracks

• Framework Optimization (PyTorch, JAX)
• Compiler Development & Optimization
• Distributed Training Systems
• Performance Engineering
• ML Infrastructure Development
• Firmware & Driver Development
• Runtime Systems
• Fleet Management & Automation
• Hardware/Software Integration
• Performance Analysis Tools
• RTL Development for ML Accelerators
• Hardware Architecture & Modeling
• Physical Design & Power Optimization
• Custom Circuit Design
• Pre/Post Silicon Validation

Basic Qualifications

• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• Must be enrolled in a full-time degree program at time of application and returning to school after the internship
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar languages
• Experience in two or more of the following areas: 1. Systems programming or low-level software development 2. Compiler design or optimization 3. Machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) 4. Distributed systems or parallel computing 5. Performance analysis and optimization 6. Hardware design (RTL, Verilog, FPGA development)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, research, or project experience in hardware/software co-design, ML systems, or computer architecture
• Contributions to open-source projects or research publications
• Completed or currently enrolled in coursework covering machine learning, parallel computing, computer architecture and/or compiler construction

Benefits

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.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

• USA, CA, Cupertino - 127,100.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, AUSTIN - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, SEATTLE - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually