Software Development Engineer Internship – Amazon Leo, Summer 2026 (US)

Job Description

📍 Locations: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, WA
⏳ Duration: 12-week Summer Internship (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)
💰 Compensation: $110,500 – $185,000 USD annually (varies by location)
🏢 Work Type: On-site

🔹 About Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, designed to provide fast, reliable internet connectivity to areas beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to businesses, schools, and government organizations, Amazon Leo enables global access to digital services.

As an SDE intern, you will work on scalable software systems, distributed services, and innovative technologies that directly impact millions of customers worldwide. You will gain hands-on experience in cloud-native architectures, microservices, and AI-enhanced development tools.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products
• Develop scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective distributed systems
• Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and design discussions
• Leverage AI and GenAI tools to enhance development productivity
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns
• Work in an agile environment, practicing CI/CD principles
• Contribute to operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution

📝 Internship Experience

• Matched to a mentor and manager to guide your technical growth
• Work on high-impact projects from design to deployment
• Expand your professional network through intern activities and team events
• Gain experience in emerging technologies and large-scale systems engineering

💼 Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Experience with at least one programming language: Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
• Able to commit to a 12-week full-time internship
• Expected graduation: Oct 2026 – Sep 2029

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous technical internship or project experience
• Familiarity with AI tools, Cloud platforms (AWS), SQL/NoSQL databases, open-source contributions, version control, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly

🌐 Export Control Requirement

Candidates must be:

• U.S. Citizen or National
• U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
• Lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

💰 Compensation by Location

🌐 Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health Support & Medical Advice Line
• 401(k) matching
• Access to intern events, tech talks, and mentorship opportunities