JobsSoftware Development Engineer - 2026 (US)
Amazon logo

Software Development Engineer - 2026 (US)

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$110,500 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Software Development Engineer I (SDE-I) role at Amazon focuses on solving complex customer problems through innovative technology and scalable services. SDEs are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their code, from design to deployment, and work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes ownership and operational excellence. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and the chance to impact millions of customers worldwide. Candidates will be involved in developing new products and features while managing ambiguity in fast-paced development cycles.

Requirements

  • Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript.
  • Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles.
  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience.
  • Experience with AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), contributing to open-source projects, version control systems, and debugging 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.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
  • 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.
  • Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
  • Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
  • Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

Is this posting expired or inaccurate?