Software Dev Engineer Intern

• Graduated less than six months ago or about to complete a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields at time of application


• Although no specific programming language is required – you should be familiar with the syntax of languages such as Java, C/C++, or Python


• Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, algorithm design, data structures, problem solving and complexity analysis
  Job summary
  Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you
  enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team
  environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the
  needle?

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 Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use cutting-edge
technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work
first-hand.

As an intern, you will be matched to a manager and a mentor. You will have the
opportunity to impact the evolution of Amazon technology as well as 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.

The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and impact millions of
customers, sellers, and products around the world. We’re looking for
individuals who are excited by the idea of creating new products, features,
and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company
whose ship cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

If this is you, come chart your own path at Amazon!

To qualify, applicants should have earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
within the last six months or be on track to earn their Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree prior to the role start date.

Key job responsibilities
* 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.
* Ability to design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
* Work in an agile environment to deliver high quality software.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or
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candidate portal. Please note that Amazon works with a high volume of
applicants. We appreciate your patience as we review applications for future
Amazonians!

• 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


• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions


• Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly