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Software Development Engineer Intern

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Internship

Posted

5/13/2026

Compensation

$110,500 - $185,000 per year

Undergraduate Internship
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Job description

This internship at Amazon is designed for students who are eager to innovate and contribute to impactful projects. Interns will work closely with experienced software development engineers to design and build technologies that enhance customer experience. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the development of new skills in a dynamic environment. Interns will have the opportunity to influence Amazon's technology and engage in professional development activities.

Requirements

  • 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 and September 2029.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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/use.
  • Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

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.

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