Software Development Engineer Intern (Embedded Systems) - Summer 2027 (USA)
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer Intern (Embedded Systems) - Summer 2027 (USA)
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Internship
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship at Amazon offers an opportunity to work on innovative technology solutions that impact millions of customers worldwide. Interns will engage in building scalable systems and cloud services while collaborating with experienced professionals. This role emphasizes ownership of the entire code lifecycle, from design to deployment, in a fast-paced environment. Interns will also have the chance to learn and grow through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or higher 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.
- 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.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks.
- Expected degree conferral date between October 2027 and September 2029.
- Must have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in studies after the internship concludes.
- Experience from previous technical internships or demonstrated project experience.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle, including design, development, test, build, and deployment processes.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to design and build innovative products and services.
- Break down complex problems into well-defined, solvable components before implementation.
- Contribute to the design and development of scalable and reliable services.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- 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.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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