Software Development Engineer Intern, Amazon University Talent Acquisition

Amazon.com; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking talented students for a Software Development Engineer Internship in São Paulo, Brazil. You will work with experienced engineers, contribute to innovative projects, and grow your technical skills in a globally leading tech company.

This 12-month internship requires 30 hours per week, typically 6 hours per day, with mentored guidance and collaboration across teams. Strong English and programming fundamentals are essential, with a focus on distributed systems and scalable

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Expected graduation December 2027 or later.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C++.
• High intermediate proficiency in English.
• Availability for a 12-month internship.
• Availability to work 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday (30 hours per week).
• Fluent in Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Amazonians to design and develop innovative products and services.
• Contribute to distributed computing projects at scale.
• Help build prediction systems and scalable storage/query systems.
• Write high-quality code in an agile environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Student status

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Ruby

Node.js

C#

C++

Job description

Software Development Engineer Intern, Amazon University Talent Acquisition

JOB SUMMARY

We're seeking talented students for our Software Development Engineer (SDE) Internship program in Amazon. This is your opportunity to work alongside experienced developers, contribute to innovative projects, and grow your technical skills at one of the world’s leading technology companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will collaborate with experienced Amazonians to design and develop innovative products and services
• You will work on distributed computing projects that help lead fundamental changes in the industry
• You will create solutions for prediction systems that operate at incredible scale and speed
• You will contribute to building scalable, fault-tolerant storage and query systems
• You will write high-quality code in an agile environment

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Work 6-hour shifts (30 hours per week) between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Partner with your assigned manager and mentor on impactful technical projects
• Collaborate with experienced Software Development Engineers
• Participate in team meetings and technical discussions
• Engage in professional development activities and networking opportunities

ABOUT THE TEAM

This internship opportunity is part of Amazon's initiative to increase women's representation in technology. You'll join a supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Recruiting Process

1. Application submission

2. Technical Coding Online Assessment

3. Two Final Technical Coding & Behavioral Interviews (Prepare to answer questions in English)

Compensation: Monthly salary ranging from R$ 2,000 to R$ 3,000

Note: Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified women to apply, as this position is part of our initiative to increase gender diversity in tech roles.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
• Collaborate to design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment, and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
• Collaborate to create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Collaborate to 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

Selected interns must be available 6 hours per day within a 9:00am to 6:00pm window, from Monday through Friday.

About the team

Prior applying, please consider:

Recruiting process

Application > Technical Coding Online Assessment > Two (2) Final Technical Coding & Behavioral Interviews in English.

Recruiting instructions

Within two (2) business days of successfully submitting your application, you will receive our SDE Internship Technical Coding Online Assessment. Please take time to study/practice in advance and complete within the deadline instructed by the assessment.

IMPORTANT: You will be required to complete two sections 1) Technical Coding with the programming language of your preference, and 2) work-behavioral assessment. Make sure to complete both parts.

Technical Coding Preparation Resources

• General Data Structures, Algorithms and CS Concepts: https://www.youtube.com/user/mycodeschool
• Hackerrank Preparation Kit: https://www.hackerrank.com/interview/interview-preparation-kit
• Hackerrank Coding Sample Test: https://www.hackerrank.com/test/5panef6t3s8/9350ef132a3868f0f6424bb42fc61911
• Amazon SDE Coding Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKz2kPip4sg
• Amazon Online Preparation Course for SDE roles: https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/university-roles/sde
• Amazon University Recorded Preparation Session for Coding Online Assessment and Final Technical Coding & Behavioral Interviews: https://linktr.ee/amzuniversitylatam
• System Design will not be evaluated for this SDE I hiring process.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C++.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of networking, security, databases (relational and/or NoSQL), and operating systems (Unix, Linux, and/or Windows).
• High intermediate proficiency in English.
• Availability for a 12-month internship.
• Availability to work 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday (30 hours per week), during standard business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.