Software Development Engineer, Early Career - 2027 (US)

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle is offering an internship opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related STEM fields. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that impact millions of customers.

The role emphasizes learning through real projects, applying AI-assisted development tools, and growing skills in distributed systems, data structures, and software engineering best practices.

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 using AI‑assisted development tools in academic or professional settings.
• Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Break down complex, ambiguous problems into well-defined, solvable components before implementation.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services, with distributed-systems scope varying by team.
• Conduct code reviews as a core engineering practice, providing constructive feedback and validating correctness.
• Contribute to clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Use GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity, and validate AI output.
• 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

Programming languages

Data structures & algorithms

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in STEM fields

Tools

AWS

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Job description

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

There’s a universe of opportunity at Amazon.

At Amazon, your career doesn’t follow a straight line. It accelerates, twists, and challenges you in ways you never expected. From the moment you join, you’re part of something big: building products or services that reach millions and shaping how people live, work, and connect every day. This is where your ideas turn into real impact.

You’ll work with world class tools, global platforms, and systems built to operate at an extraordinary scale. You’ll move fast, experiment and launch solutions that matter. With endless opportunities to explore across teams and roles, you’ll learn quickly, apply what you know and discover skills you didn’t know existed. This is an environment designed for builders who want to see the impact of their work in the world. Ready to start your adventure?

What’s in it for you?

With teams across the Amazon universe, you don’t have to choose one path too early. You’ll take ownership, build new skills, and shape a career that evolves as you do.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Break down complex, ambiguous problems into well-defined, solvable components before implementation.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services, with distributed-systems scope varying by team.
• Conduct code reviews as a core engineering practice, providing constructive feedback and validating correctness.
• Contribute to clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Use GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity, and critically validate, verify, and integrate AI-generated code, exercising sound judgement about when to trust AI output.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Are 18 years of age or older
• 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 using AI‑assisted development tools in academic or professional settings
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

The starting pay for this position is listed below.Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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