Software Dev Engineer Intern

Amazon is looking for passionate individuals to solve real customer problems through innovative technology and work on scalable services in a collaborative team environment. As a Software Development Engineer (SDE) intern, you will use modern technology to solve complex problems and see your work's impact first-hand.

What You'll Do

• Own the entire lifecycle of your code, from design through deployment and ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Participate in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Break down complex problems into well-defined, solvable components.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback.
• Contribute to clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Use GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity and critically validate AI-generated code.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles.
• Participate in operational responsibilities, including on-call duties and troubleshooting production issues.

A Day in the Life

• Be matched to a manager and mentor to influence Amazon technology and lead critical projects.
• Engage with Amazonians for personal and professional development.
• Expand your network and participate in activities with other interns.
• Own your project and learn in a real-world setting.

Intern Community & Support

• Join a vibrant, supportive community of interns from around the world.
• Participate in social events and specialized groups.
• Benefit from a robust support system, including weekly office hours, dedicated IT and HR support, and a committed program team.
• Access exclusive learning sessions and Amazon's cutting-edge learning platforms.

Opportunities

• Potential consideration for a graduate role or a second internship upon successful completion.
• Competitive monthly salary.
• Relocation support.
• Access to a range of employee benefits.

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields at the time of application.
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis).
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, TypeScript).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from a technical internship.
• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Experience with Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), AI tools for development productivity, open-source projects, and/or version control systems.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools.
• Ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively.
• Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems and thinking abstractly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working Hours

• Full-time positions, typically Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week between 8am-5pm.
• Interns must not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day.
• A minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in studies after the internship concludes.