Amazon · 16 hours ago
System Development Engineer Internship 2026 (US) - Project Leo
Seattle, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$99K/yr - $160K/yr
Start in 2026Amazon is seeking a System Development Engineer Intern for their Leo project, which focuses on providing reliable internet connectivity via low Earth orbit satellites. The role involves creating tools and applications, writing secure code, and understanding various technologies to support system implementations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Experience coding, scripting, automating in at least one language (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
Are enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
An expected conferral date between October 2026 - September 2029
Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes
Preferred
Experience with open-source technologies (e.g. Linux, Spring, React)
Experience with TCP/ICP networking fundamentals and application of IP protocols such as: DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, and SNMP
Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis
Experience with distributed computing, programs and systems
Experience with automating and simplifying team development, test, and operations processes
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Benefits
EAP
Mental Health Support
Medical Advice Line
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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
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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