The Software Development Engineer (SDE) intern role at Amazon offers an opportunity to work on innovative technology solutions that impact millions of customers worldwide. Interns will engage in building, testing, and learning alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment. This position emphasizes ownership of the entire code lifecycle, from design to deployment, while fostering a culture of mentorship and personal growth. Interns will tackle complex problems and contribute to the development of scalable services.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript is required.
• Candidates should have experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools in academic or professional settings is necessary.
• Interns must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and commit to a maximum of 12 weeks for the internship.
• Candidates should have an expected degree conferral date between October 2027 and September 2029.
• A minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in studies after the internship concludes is required.
• Experience from previous technical internships or demonstrated project experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and database systems is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Break down complex problems into well-defined, solvable components before implementation.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Use AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity and validate AI-generated code.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring 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.