Amazon has announced exciting Software Development Engineer (SDE) Fall Internship opportunities across multiple locations in the United States. This internship program offers aspiring software engineers the chance to work on innovative technologies, collaborate with world-class engineering teams, and contribute to products and services used by millions of customers worldwide. Interns gain hands-on experience in software development, problem-solving, system design, and cloud technologies while receiving competitive compensation and mentorship from industry experts.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Amazon |
| Role | Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern – Fall Internship |
| Qualification | Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | Multiple Locations, United States |
| Salary | $110,000+ per year (annualized equivalent, location dependent) |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Student |
| Industry | Information Technology, Software Development, E-commerce |
Job Description
As a SDE intern, you’ll own the entire lifecycle of your code – from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers. We’re looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow’s technology. At Amazon, you’ll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.
Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. 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. We will take your location preferences into consideration. Preferences are based on business availability and are not guaranteed.
Applicants will be considered at all locations we host interns in the United States including but not limited to:
• CA (Culver City, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale)
• CO (Denver)
• MA (Boston)
• NJ (Jersey City)
• NY (New York)
• VA (Arlington, Herndon)
• WA (Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond)
***Locations are subject to change***
While team placement is based on business needs, sharing your specific skills and interests helps us better align your experience with potential roles.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment, and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
- Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
- Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
- Ability to design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
- Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
A day in the life
As an intern, you will be matched to a manager and a mentor and will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead critical projects early in your career.
In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your project and learn in a real-world setting.
Basic Qualifications
- Are enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
- Expected conferral date between October 2026 – September 2029
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Selection Process
- Online Application
- Resume Screening
- Online Assessment
- Technical Interview(s)
- Hiring Manager Evaluation
- Final Selection and Offer Letter
How to Apply
- Visit the Amazon Careers website
- Search for “SDE Fall Internship” opportunities
- Select the preferred US location and internship listing
- Review eligibility criteria and job requirements
- Upload your updated resume and academic details
- Submit the application online
- Track your application status through the Amazon Careers portal
