Software Development Engineer Fall Intern - Military Veteran

Overview

Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, making us one of the world's most beloved brands. Our SDE interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work’s impact first‑hand. They solve meaningful challenges that influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally.

We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. At Amazon, you’ll grow into a high‑impact engineer supported by a culture of learning and mentorship.

Internship is a full‑time, Monday‑Friday position, typically up to 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work day.

This opportunity is for U.S. citizens who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces including Reserves, National Guard, and service member spouses. Please list your service in your resume to be considered for this position.

Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. The internship will be hosted at United States locations; preference is based on business availability and is not guaranteed.

• CA – Culver City, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale
• CO – Denver
• MA – Boston
• NJ – Jersey City
• NY – New York, Astoria, Brooklyn
• VA – Arlington, Herndon
• WA – Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond, Glendale

Locations are subject to change

• Collaborate with experienced cross‑disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault‑tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage.
• Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high‑quality software.

As an intern, you will be matched to a manager and a mentor and will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead critical projects early in your career. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship.

No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your project and learn in a real‑world setting.

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
• Expected conferral date between October 2026 – September 2029.

• Experience with at least one general‑purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or Type Script.
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object‑oriented design principles.
• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver…