Amazon is hiring Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interns for its Fall 2026 internship cohort across the United States. The 12-week program starts in August/September 2026.
- Role: Full-time SDE internship, 40 hours/week, working in-office Monday-Friday
- Pay: Starting pay listed at USD $110,500-$160,000 annually (Seattle, WA rate; varies by location)
- Eligibility: Must be 18+, enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM field; expected graduation between October 2026 and September 2029; experience with at least one programming language (Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript)
- Specialization areas: Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Database Systems, Quantum Computing, Network Development, Automated Reasoning, Embedded Systems, Data Engineering, Mobile Development, Game Development
- Locations: Multiple US cities including Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Austin, Boston, Atlanta, and more
- Deadline: Open/rolling — apply as early as possible as spots fill quickly
- How to apply: Apply directly via the official Amazon Jobs listing: Amazon SDE Internship – Fall 2026 (Job ID 3116030)
This internship offers hands-on ownership of real production code, mentorship, and the chance to work on systems impacting millions of customers worldwide.
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