Software Development Engineer

Who you are

• Education Requirements (must meet one):
• Currently enrolled in Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
• Completed Bachelor's or Graduate degree in specified fields
• Expected graduation between October 2025 - September 2026, OR graduated within the last 24 months
• Demonstrated experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Demonstrated experience in Big data processing, DWH or Data Lakes
• Demonstrated experience one or more of the following: Data structures implementation, Basic algorithm development, Object-oriented design principles
• 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
• 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)

What the job involves

• Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first-hand
• The challenges SDEs 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-I, you'll 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
• We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology
• At Amazon, you'll 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
• 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