Jr. Software Development Engineer - New York, NY, Jr. Developer Program
About The Position
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 professionally. In 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.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university Bachelor's or Master's 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous technical internship(s), if applicable.
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Ability to solve complex problems and work through ambiguity.
Responsibilities
- Write real software
- Collaborate with experienced engineers
- Regularly contribute to impactful deliverables
- Designs and code will help solve complex technical challenges at Amazon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
