Software Development Engineer Intern, AWS Data Services - Fall 2026 (US)

Amazon•Seattle, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Fall Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship role within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Services organization, with start dates in August/September 2026 and a duration of 12 weeks. The role involves solving real customer problems through innovative technology, working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment, and seeing code directly impact millions of customers worldwide. AWS engineers solve challenges across distributed systems, query processing, storage engines, and data platforms at massive scale. SDE interns use modern technology to solve complex problems, influencing millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. The role requires individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in a fast-paced development environment. Interns will own the entire lifecycle of their code, from design through deployment and ongoing operations, fostering a culture of learning and mentorship. Amazon internships are full-time positions, typically Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week, usually between 8 am and 5 pm. Applicants must have at least one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after the internship concludes. Location preferences will be considered based on business availability.

Requirements

Are 18 years of age or older
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
Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
Able to work 40 hours/week and commit to a 12-week internship
Expected conferral date between January 2027 - December 2029

Nice To Haves

Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.
Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities.
Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.