The Software Development Engineer (SDE-I) role at Amazon focuses on solving complex problems using modern technology while impacting millions of customers worldwide. This position is ideal for U.S. citizens with military service backgrounds who are passionate about creating innovative products and services. SDEs will work in a collaborative team environment, taking ownership of the entire lifecycle of their code from design to deployment. The role emphasizes operational excellence and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.

• 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.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.

• 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.