Software Development Engineer Intern

About the Role

• This role is for a Software Development Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 at Amazon.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Internships are 12 weeks in duration, typically starting in May/June and ending in August/September.
• All intern roles require in-person work.
• Internships are full-time positions, typically Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, up to 40 hours per week.
• Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day.
• Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.
• The majority of internships are in Summer 2027, but additional openings may include Winter 2027 (January/February - April/May) and Fall 2027 (August/September - November/December). Placement in non-summer seasons is not guaranteed.
• Interns will be considered at all locations Amazon hosts interns in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Participate in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Break down complex, ambiguous problems into well-defined, solvable components.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and validating correctness, including for AI-generated code.
• Contribute to clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Use GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity.
• Critically validate, verify, and integrate AI-generated code, exercising sound judgment about when to trust AI output and when not to.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns, including AI-assisted.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles.
• Participate in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.
• Influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead critical projects.
• Engage with Amazonians for personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to a 12-week internship.
• Specialized Areas (highlight expertise during application):
• Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems and Data Management
• Database Systems
• Quantum Computing
• Network Development
• Query Processing and Optimization
• Automated Reasoning
• Embedded Systems
• Data Engineering
• Mobile Development
• Game Development
• Preferred experience includes:
• Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
• AI tools for development productivity
• Contributing to open-source projects
• Version control systems
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, including design, development, test, build, deployment processes and timelines.

Qualifications

• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
• Expected degree conferral date between October 2027 – September 2029.
• Have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.
• Strong problem decomposition, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ownership and initiative in seeing work through from design to operation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.