2026 Software Dev Engineer Intern
Amazon
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Job Description
Overview
Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? At Amazon, we hire the best minds to innovate and build scalable, impactful solutions. As a 2026 Software Dev Engineer Intern, you will work in a collaborative team environment to design, build, and operate services that directly impact millions of customers worldwide.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to drive technical solutions.
- Design and develop scalable cloud-native architectures and microservices.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
- Build resilient distributed systems that are fault-tolerant and cost effective.
- Leverage GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance productivity.
- Write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.
A Day in the Life
Matched with a manager and mentor, you will lead critical projects, engage with peers, and expand your network through social and learning sessions. The internship offers robust support including dedicated office hours, IT and HR assistance, and exclusive learning opportunities to prepare you for a future graduate role.
About The Team
You will join Amazon Intern Community where collaboration, mentoring, and networking are encouraged. The program supports your professional development with structured learning sessions and opportunities for continuous skill enhancement.
Basic Qualifications
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
- Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl.
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals including OOP, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous technical internship experience.
- Experience with distributed systems, relational databases, and optimization techniques.
- Ability to articulate technical challenges and handle ambiguous problems.
Work Arrangement & Details
This internship is part-time (20 hours per week). Working days are arranged from Sunday to Thursday with a finalized schedule set with your hiring manager.
Key skills/competency
Coding, Cloud, Microservices, Distributed, AI, Algorithms, Debugging, Scalability, Mentorship, Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Amazon
- Customize Your Resume: Tailor based on Amazon's tech needs.
- Highlight Projects: Showcase relevant coding and cloud experience.
- Prepare for Interviews: Practice data structures and algorithms questions.
- Research Amazon Culture: Understand their innovation and customer focus.
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