SDE Intern: Build Scalable Cloud & AI Solutions

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mental Health Support

Medical Advice Line

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer intern for Summer 2027 to work on scalable systems and customer-facing products. Interns gain real ownership from day one, collaborate across teams, and contribute to impactful projects that reach millions of customers worldwide.

You'll be based in offices across the United States, with a 12-week program starting in May/June and running through August/September. A strong emphasis on mentorship, learning, and professional growth is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM field.
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools in academic or professional settings.
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight customers.
• Break down complex problems into well-defined, solvable components before implementation.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services with distributed-systems scope.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and validate 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 AI-generated code.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment with CI/CD and on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Go

Rust

TypeScript

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in CS/Engineering/Data Science/Information Systems or related STEM fields

Tools

AI development tools

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer intern for Summer 2027 to work on scalable systems and customer-facing products. Interns gain real ownership from day one, collaborate across teams, and contribute to impactful projects that reach millions of customers worldwide.

You'll be based in offices across the United States, with a 12-week program starting in May/June and running through August/September. A strong emphasis on mentorship, learning, and professional growth is highlighted.