Software Development Engineer Internship (Aug 2024)

About Amazon

Amazon, a titan of e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming, has fundamentally transformed shopping habits and internet infrastructure across the United States. With its vast product selection, Amazon Prime's expedited shipping, and innovative technologies like Alexa, it has become a daily convenience for millions.

Your role

Key Job Responsibilities for all SDE and APP internships include:

• 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/use.
• Ability to design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

Training & development

As an intern, you will be matched to a manager and a mentor. You will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead critical projects early in your career. Your design and code will contribute to solving some of the most complex technical challenges in the areas of distributed systems, data mining, automation, optimization, scalability, and security – just to name a few.

Salary & benefits

The base pay for this position ranges from $42.50/hr to $96.15/hr in the geographic market. 

As an intern, you will get the following benefits:

• Partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization to develop forward-looking strategies and goals focused on the employee experience.
• Learning employee engagement and problem-solving within diverse populations.
• Working in a rapid and complex changing environment driven by continuous innovation.
• Exposure to coaching and supporting leaders in onboarding and talent management.

Career progression

At Amazon, interns dive into transformative projects, collaborating with top professionals to refine skills. This dynamic environment fosters innovation and professional growth, and potential full-time employment offers post-internship.

Work-life balance

Amazon values work-life balance, promoting a harmonious mix of work and relaxation. Regular breaks are encouraged for employee rejuvenation. With accrued paid time off and company-paid holidays, employees can recharge and maintain productivity.

Culture & vibe

Amazon, a company built by individuals from diverse backgrounds, is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. They value contributions from all genders, races, ages, nationalities, sexual orientations, and educational and professional backgrounds. Amazon believes that fostering an inclusive culture is essential for enabling their employees to do their best work and driving company growth. They continuously strive to expand their impact and evolve in this regard.

About you

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or majors relating to these fields
• Expected graduation date between 10/2024 - 9/2027.
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous technical internship(s), if applicable.
• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.

Locations for all SDE and APP internships:

While the majority of the SDE roles are based in the greater Seattle/Bellevue, WA, and Arlington, VA area, by applying to this position your application will be considered for all locations they hire for in the United States, including but not limited to:

• AZ (Phoenix, Tempe)
• CA (Berkeley, Culver City, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Irvine, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Palo Alto, 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 (Baltimore)
• MI (Detroit)
• MN (Minneapolis)
• NJ (Jersey City)
• NY (New York)
• OR (Portland)
• PA (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh)
• TN (Nashville)
• TX (Austin, Dallas)
• VA (Arlington, Herndon)
• WI (Madison)
• WA (Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond)

***Locations are subject to change. ***
 

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• amazon.jobs
• youtube.com