Amazon · 3 hours ago
Systems Development Engineer Internship – 2026 (US)
Seattle, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$42.88/hr - $88.94/hr
Start in 2026Amazon is a leading technology company seeking system development engineer interns to join their teams. Interns will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, contribute to technology solutions, and gain hands-on experience in system engineering.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Create, improve, or invent tools and/or applications that are a part of a larger system
Build and operate a supportable product or service, and is making significant technical contributions to it
Write code that is secure, stable, testable, maintainable and has minimal defects
Understanding of a variety of technologies such as hardware, software, networking, and operating systems, and how they interact with one another
Build systems and processes that enable other builders through improved safety, agility, and automation
Seek to learn the business context and technologies behind your team’s system implementations
Qualification
Required
Are 18 years of age or older
Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
Are enrolled in a academic program that is physically located in the United States
Experience coding, scripting, automating in at least one language (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
Currently working towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2026 - December 2029
Preferred
Experience with automating and simplifying team development, test, and operations processes
Experience with open-source technologies (e.g. Linux, Spring, React)
Experience with distributed computing, programs and systems
Familiarity with TCP/ICP networking fundamentals and application of IP protocols such as: DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, and SNMP
Strong object-oriented design and coding skills developing on Unix-like operating systems
Documentation and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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