By applying to this position, your application will only be considered for our
winter Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship roles. Our winter intern
roles have start dates in January/February 2026 and are 12 weeks in duration.
Please note we will have a separate posting for summer SDE internship roles
later in the year.
Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do
you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do
you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide?
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf
of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made
us one of the world's most beloved brands.
Our SDE interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing
their work's impact first-hand. The challenges SDE interns 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 a SDE intern, 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.
Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns
should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week
typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be
communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes
or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum
of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their
internship concludes.
We will take your location preferences into consideration. Preferences are based
on business availability and are not guaranteed. Applicants will be considered
at all locations we hire winter interns for in Canada including but not limited
to:
Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Winnipeg, MN; Victoria, BC; Ottawa, ON; Calgary, AB
Locations are subject to change.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities for all winter SDE internships include:
•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
A day in the life
As an intern, you will be matched to a manager and a mentor and will have the
opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead critical
projects early in your career.
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.
Basic Qualifications: - Are 18 years of age or older
- Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as
Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
- Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development,
and/or object-oriented design principles
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science,
Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
with an expected conferral date between October 2026 – December 2029. Preferred
Qualifications: - Experience from 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
- Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary for this position ranges from $89,700/year up to $149,800/year.
Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.
Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of
compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in
addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
