Software Dev Engineer Intern

Who you are

• Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields at time of application
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis
• Experience from a technical internship
• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases
• Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization
• Experience conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences
• Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment

What the job involves

• 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 selected group of experienced software development engineers who help interns on projects that matter to our customers
• We want to you to feel welcomed, included and valued right from the start. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow
• We have two different internship durations available:
• 3 months internship
• 6 months internship
• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring to market innovative products and services
• 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
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high quality software
• 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, optimisation, 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 personalise for customers. We make the impossible, possible

The application process

• Please ensure to indicate your availability during the application process