The Software Development Engineer (SDE) intern role at Amazon focuses on solving real customer problems through innovative technology. Interns will work in a collaborative team environment, contributing to scalable services that impact millions of customers worldwide. This position offers the opportunity to own the entire lifecycle of code, from design to deployment. Interns will engage with experienced professionals and participate in personal and professional development activities.

• Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
• Expected conferral date must be 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 is required.
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly is essential.
• 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 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.

• 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.