The Fall Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship at Amazon Web Services (AWS) focuses on solving real customer problems through innovative technology. Interns will work in a collaborative team environment, developing scalable solutions and seeing the direct impact of their code on millions of customers. This 12-week internship, starting in Aug/Sept 2026, emphasizes ownership of the entire code lifecycle and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Interns will engage with experienced professionals and participate in meaningful projects that influence Amazon technology.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript is required.
• Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
• Interns must be able to work 40 hours per week and commit to a 12-week internship.
• Expected graduation date must be between January 2027 and December 2029.
• Experience from previous technical internships or demonstrated project experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools for development productivity, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), and version control systems is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly is essential.
• A basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) is required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• 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 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.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

• 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.