Jr. Software Development Engineer Seattle Bellevue, WA, 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 Seattle and Bellevue 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 Seattle or Bellevue 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 Seattle or Bellevue.
- 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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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Starting Day 1 of employment Amazon offers EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at WA BELLEVUE - 22.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
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