Software Dev Engineer Internship Embedded Development (Linux)

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 worlds most beloved brands.

Our Software Development Engineer (SDE) interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their works 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 an SDE intern youll 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.

Were looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrows technology. At Amazon youll 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.

Internship duration expected : 5 to 6 months

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.

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 including on-call duties.

Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring troubleshooting and resolving production issues.

A day in the life

As an intern you will be matched to a manager and a mentor and will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead critical projects early in your career.

Amazon Linux requires an internship duration of 5 to 6 months.

In addition to working on an impactful project you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development expand your network and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship. No matter the location of your internship we give you the tools to own your project and learn in a real-world setting.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Education Requirements (must meet one) :
• oCurrently enrolled in Bachelors degree or above in Computer Science Computer Engineering Data Science Information Systems or related STEM fields degrees can be updated based on regional variations
• oCompleted Bachelors or Graduate degree in specified fields
• Expected graduation between October 2026 - September 2029
• Demonstrated experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java Python C C# Go Rust or TypeScript
• Previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience with one or more of the following :
• oAI tools for development productivity
• oCloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• oDatabase systems (SQL and NoSQL)
• oContributing to open-source projects
• oVersion control systems
• oDebugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Linux System Integration Networking Operating Systems Kernels Multi-threading or Microprocessors and / or microcontrollers
• Experience with C C Embedded Development Firmware Device Driver Linux ARM Bare-Metal or Kernel
• Experience with Linux : Firmware Shell Scripting Scripting Efficiency or Linux and C
• Experience with Networking : C Firmware Hardware Memory Management Computer Architecture Computer Architecture or Operating Systems
• Demonstrated experience one or more of the following :
• oData structures implementation
• oBasic algorithm development
• oObject-oriented design principles

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Civil,Dermatology,Actuarial,Corporate Marketing,Application Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Software Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1