Software Development Engineer 6 months Internship – 2026 (In-
Person)
Introduction
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our
customers. The intense focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the
world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our
interns write real software and collaborate with a select group of experienced software
development engineers (SDEs) who guide interns on projects that matter to our
customers. As an intern, you will be matched to a manager and a mentor. You will have
the opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead mission critical
projects early in your career. Your design, code, and raw smarts will contribute to
solving some of the most complex technical challenges in the areas of distributed
systems, data mining, automation, optimization, scalability, and security – just to name a
few. 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. Many of our technologies overlap, and you would be hard
pressed to find a team that is not using Amazon Web Services (AWS), touching the
catalogue, or iterating services to better personalize for customers. If this opportunity
interests you, apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.
Job location
By applying to this position your application will be considered for all locations we hire
for in India. This includes but is not limited to Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi,
Mumbai and Pune.
Duration and Timelines
Amazon internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for eight consecutive weeks (six
months) with start dates between January and June 2026 (as per university academic
framework).
Please note that Amazon internships require full-time commitment during the duration of
the internship. During the course of internship, interns should not have any conflicts
including but not limited to academic projects, classes or other internships/employment.
Any exam related details must be shared with the hiring manager to plan for absence
during those days. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by
the hiring/ reporting manager at the time of commencement of internship. Candidates
receiving internship will be required to submit declaration of their availability to complete
the entire duration of internship duly signed by a competent authority at their University.
Internship offer will be subjected to successful submission of the declaration.
Key job responsibilities
• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and
bring innovative products and services to market.
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment,
and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative
technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant,
low cost, and easy to manage/use.
• Ability to design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
Basic qualifications
Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design,
operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis
Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science,
Computer Engineering, or related field at time of application -Year of Graduation
2026
Preferred qualifications
Previous technical internship(s).
Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational
databases.
Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and
nonlinear optimization.
Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think
abstractly.
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customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment
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