Software Development Engineer Internship Summer 2027 (USA)

By applying to this position your application will be considered for Summer 2027 internship roles. All intern roles require in-person work and are 12 weeks in duration starting in May/June and ending in August/September. Applicants will be considered at all locations we host interns in the United States.

Please note that the majority of our internships are in the Summer of 2027 and applicants will be processed based on business need; however there may be additional openings that include the following periods:
2027 (Start January/February; End April/May)
2027 (Start August/September; End November/December)

During the application process you will be given the opportunity to select a preference or interest in other seasonal start dates. Please note that placement in a non-summer season is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.


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 which has made us one of the worlds most beloved brands.

Our SDE interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their works impact first-hand. The challenges SDE interns solve at Amazon are meaningful and 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 we believe in ownership at every level. As a SDE intern youll own the entire lifecycle of your code - from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset combined with our commitment to operational excellence ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers.

Were looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrows technology. At Amazon youll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions and interns should expect to work in office Monday-Friday up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.

We will take your location preferences into consideration. Preferences are based on business availability and are not guaranteed. Applicants will be considered at all locations we host interns in the United States including but not limited to:

AZ (Phoenix Tempe)
CA (Berkeley Culver City Cupertino East Palo Alto Hawthorne Irvine Los Gatos Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Mountain View Palo Alto Pasadena San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Santa Clara Santa Cruz Santa Monica Sunnyvale)
CO (Boulder Denver)
GA (Atlanta Kennesaw)
IL (Chicago)
MA (Boston Cambridge Hudson North Reading Westborough)
MD (Annapolis Junction Baltimore)
MI (Detroit)
MN (Minneapolis)
NC (Raleigh)
NJ (Jersey City Newark)
NY (New York)
OR (Portland)
PA (Philadelphia Pittsburgh)
TN (Nashville)
TX (Austin Carrollton Dallas Irving)
VA (Arlington Herndon)
WI (Madison)
WA (Bellevue Redmond Seattle)
***Locations are subject to change***

During your application you will have the opportunity to highlight your expertise in one or more of these specialized areas:

Machine Learning Distributed Systems and Data Management Database Systems Quantum Computing Network Development Query Processing and Optimization Automated Reasoning Embedded Systems Data Engineering Mobile Development Game Development

While team placement is based on business needs sharing your specific skills and interests helps us better align your experience with potential roles.


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.
Participate in code reviews as a core engineering practice providing constructive feedback and validating correctness including for AI-generated code.
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 and when not to
Write clean maintainable code following best practices and design patterns including AI-assisted.
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.

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.

- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are enrolled in a Bachelors degree or above in Computer Science Computer Engineering Data Science Information Systems or related STEM fields
- 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
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Expected degree conferral date between October 2027 September 2029
- Have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.

- Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
- Experience with Cloud platforms (preferably AWS) database systems (SQL and NoSQL) AI tools for development productivity contributing to open-source projects and/or version control systems
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle including design development test build deployment processes and timelines
- Strong problem decomposition problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ownership and initiative in seeing work through from design to operation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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