The system development engineer intern role at Amazon offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects while gaining hands-on experience in system engineering. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers to create and improve tools and applications that contribute to larger systems. This position emphasizes learning through building and provides a platform for personal and professional development. Interns will have the chance to engage with a diverse team and tackle complex technical challenges.

• Enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience coding, scripting, or automating in at least one programming language such as Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and commit to a maximum of 12 weeks for the internship.
• Experience with open-source technologies such as Linux, Spring, or React.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking fundamentals and application of IP protocols like DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, and SNMP.
• Experience with distributed computing systems and programs.
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals including object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.
• Strong documentation and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Create, improve, or invent tools and applications that are part of a larger system.
• Build and operate a supportable product or service while making significant technical contributions.
• Write secure, stable, testable, and maintainable code with minimal defects.
• Understand the business context and technologies behind the team’s system implementations.
• Build systems and processes that enhance safety, agility, and automation for other builders.

• 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.