Job Specifications
This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Description
By applying to this position, your application will only be considered for Amazon Leo summer Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship roles. Our summer intern roles have start dates in May/June 2026 and are 12 weeks in duration.
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 world's most beloved brands.
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Our SDE interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's 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, you'll 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.
We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll 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. Location preferences are based on business availability, are subject to change, 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, 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)
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.
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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.
Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
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