Software Development Engineer Intern Summer 2026 Canada

Overview

By applying to this position, your application will only be considered for our summer Software Development Engineer Intern roles. The internship starts in May/June 2026 and lasts 12 weeks.

What You'll Do

Solve real customer problems using innovative technology. You will build and operate scalable services, work on cloud-native architectures and microservices, and participate in code reviews and technical documentation efforts.

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary teams.
• Design and develop scalable solutions in a distributed environment.
• Participate in code reviews and agile practices.
• Leverage GenAI and AI-powered tools.
• Own the entire lifecycle of your code from design to deployment.

A Day in the Life

You will be paired with a manager and mentor, work in office Monday-Friday, and participate in both personal and professional development activities with other interns.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Basic: Must be 18 years or older, enrolled in a related STEM degree, have programming experience (Java, Python, C++, etc.), and able to commit 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. Preferred: Internship experience or strong project background, familiarity with AI tools for development, cloud platforms like AWS, database systems, open-source contributions, and troubleshooting complex systems.

Additional Information

Amazon is committed to inclusion and operational excellence. The internship is full-time and based in office with varying location options in Canada including Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Winnipeg, MB; Victoria, BC; Ottawa, ON; and Calgary, AB. Salary range for a Vancouver, BC position is provided along with additional benefits such as insurance and paid time off.

Key Skills/Competency

Software Development, Coding, Cloud, Agile, Scalable Systems, Distributed Systems, GenAI, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Mentorship