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Software Development Engineer Internship - Summer 2026 (US) at Amazon.com Services LLC

Required Skills

javapythonawsdistributed systemsmicroservicesci/cdai toolsdatabase systems

About the Role

This is a Software Development Engineer internship at Amazon for Summer 2026, focusing on solving real customer problems through innovative technology. Interns will work on scalable services in collaborative teams, owning the entire lifecycle of their code from design to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative products and services
  • Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
  • Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable and fault-tolerant
  • Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles and operational responsibilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language (Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript)
  • Experience with data structures, algorithms, and/or object-oriented design principles
  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields

Nice to Have:

  • Experience from previous technical internships or demonstrated project experience
  • Experience with AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems, or open-source projects
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly