Software Development Engineer Internship - Fall

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

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.

• Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems and Data Management
• Database Systems
• Quantum Computing
• Network Development

• Are 18 years of age or older
• 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
• Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
• Able to work 40 hours/week and commit to a 12-week internship
• Expected conferral date between October 2026 – September 2029

• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development, productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and No
  
  SQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• 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 the best results for our customers.