Jr. Software Development Engineer New York, NY, Jr. Developer Program

Ready to build the foundation of your software engineering career in a growth-focused program Amazon is looking for highly motivated students to join the Jr. Developer Program (JDP). As a Jr. Software Development Engineer (Jr. SDE) you will write real software and collaborate with experienced engineers who provide guidance and opportunities for ownership. As a year-round intern you will be fully integrated into a team and regularly contribute to impactful deliverables. Your designs and code will help solve complex technical challenges at Amazon.

The JDP is a year-round internship program designed to support a strong balance between work and school. You will receive 1:1 mentorship from a full-time Amazonian for the entirety of your program tenure. Flexible part-time schedules during the school year and full-time employment over the summer create an environment where students can succeed both academically and New York an established Jr. community fosters meaningful connections between you and your peers.

Our team is currently looking for students to start with our March 2026 cohort. Upon successful completion of the program the opportunity for full-time employment may be available at an Amazon corporate site.

Program Highlights:
- Part-time work during the school year (16 hours/week)
- Full-time work during the summer (40 hours/week)
- 1:1 mentoring with an experienced Amazonian
- Bi-annual performance reviews designed to support ongoing growth and development


- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university Bachelors or Masters degree program.
- Graduating June 2028 and beyond.
- Majoring in Computer Science Software Engineering or related STEM field.
- Ability to work year-round until graduation (part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer).
- Able to start work in June 2026.
- Ability to work in person year-round at the New York corporate office. (This role is not offered remote or hybrid and all working hours must be in office).
- Must be living within commutable distance to New York.
- Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java Python or C including object-oriented design.

- Previous technical internship(s) if applicable.
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Ability to solve complex problems and work through ambiguity.

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $16.83/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $75.63/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.