Software Development Engineer Intern

About the Role

Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) is hiring Software Development Engineers to build mission-critical cloud services in secure, air-gapped environments. These services support national security customers with distributed systems work that has real-world impact. The ADC SDE organization designs, develops, and operates cloud services within secure, air-gapped environments, solving complex distributed systems challenges. The work directly supports the mission of protecting national interests through innovative cloud technology.

This position requires the candidate to be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Internship Details

• Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
• This application is for Summer 2027 internship roles.
• All intern roles require in-person work and are 12 weeks in duration, starting in May/June and ending in August.
• Internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, 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.

Locations

• Arlington, VA
• Jessup, MD
• Seattle, WA
• Denver, CO
• Locations are subject to change

Specialized Areas of Interest

During your application, you will have the opportunity to highlight your expertise in one or more of these areas:

• 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
• Computer Science

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Break down complex, ambiguous problems into well-defined, solvable components before implementation.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services, with distributed-systems scope varying by team.
• Participate in code reviews as a core engineering practice, 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, and critically validate, verify, and integrate AI-generated code.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns, including AI-assisted.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

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.
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum.
• Technical skills and interests include: Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Data Management, Database Systems, Quantum Computing, Network Development, Query Processing, Optimization, Automated Reasoning, Embedded Systems, Data Engineering, Mobile Development, Game Development, Computer Science.

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.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience.
• Experience with Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), AI tools for development productivity, contributing to open-source projects, and/or version control systems.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, including design, development, test, build, deployment processes and timelines.
• 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.