Software Development Engineer Fall Intern Military Veteran

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,500 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE) intern in Boston to tackle real customer problems with modern technology. You will collaborate with experienced Amazonians to design and build scalable services that impact millions of customers worldwide.

The internship is full-time, Monday–Friday, typically up to 40 hours per week, with mentorship and growth opportunities across product teams. Candidates should be pursuing a STEM degree and have strong problem-solving and coding

Qualifications

• 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 and September 2029.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design and deliver innovative software solutions.
• Work on scalable services in a distributed environment with emphasis on quality and speed.
• Contribute to the development lifecycle, from design to testing and deployment.
• Assist in building and analyzing data-driven features for customers and sellers.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and code reviews to learn best practices.
• Communicate findings and progress clearly to team members and mentors.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Go

Rust

TypeScript

Data structures

Algorithms

OO design

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields

Job description

Overview

Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, making us one of the world's most beloved brands. Our SDE interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work’s impact first‑hand. They solve meaningful challenges that influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. At Amazon, you’ll grow into a high‑impact engineer supported by a culture of learning and mentorship.

Internship is a full‑time, Monday‑Friday position, typically up to 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work day.

Eligibility & Application Criteria

This opportunity is for U.S. citizens who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces including Reserves, National Guard, and service member spouses. Please list your service in your resume to be considered for this position.

Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. The internship will be hosted at United States locations; preference is based on business availability and is not guaranteed.

Locations

• CA – Culver City, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale
• CO – Denver
• MA – Boston
• NJ – Jersey City
• NY – New York, Astoria, Brooklyn
• VA – Arlington, Herndon
• WA – Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond, Glendale

Locations are subject to change

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.
• 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Starting Pay

• USA, CA, Hayward – $127,100.00 – $185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, San Francisco – $127,100.00 – $185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, Santa Clara – $127,100.00 – $185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CO, Denver – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CO, Glendale – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NJ, Jersey City – $121,600.00 – $180,600.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, Astoria – $121,600.00 – $180,600.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, Brooklyn – $121,600.00 – $180,600.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York – $121,600.00 – $180,600.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually

Legal & Compliance

Los Angeles County applicants: We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.