Amazon
2026 Software Dev Engineer Intern
2nd Year, 3rd Year, Final Year
Summer 2026
Software Engineering
Overview
The Amazon SDE Internship is a project-based program where interns contribute to real Amazon products and services. Interns are embedded within a team, working on technical challenges and gaining practical experience in software development. The program aims to develop technical skills and provide insight into Amazon's engineering culture.
Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, it started as an online bookstore and evolved into one of the most influential companies of the digital era. Amazon’s retail platform spans hundreds of millions of products and global markets, while Amazon Web Services (AWS) dominates the cloud infrastructure space.
Opens: 21 Oct 2025; Opened last year: 11 Sep 2024
This is a full-time, in person internship typically lasting 12 to 16 weeks during the summer months.
Interns receive a competitive salary. Specific amounts are not publicly disclosed but are generally considered generous.
Applicants are typically pursuing a STEM degree, particularly Computer Science or related fields, and are in their penultimate or final year of university. Strong academic performance and fundamental programming skills are usually required. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
The application process generally involves an online application, online assessments (coding and problem-solving), and multiple rounds of virtual or in person technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, and behavioral questions.
Amazon's SDE internships are highly competitive due to the company's reputation and scale. Cohort sizes vary by location and business need.
This internship offers substantial hands-on experience at a leading global technology company, providing valuable resume building and potential for a full-time return offer. It demonstrates strong technical capabilities and exposure to large-scale software systems.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.