Software Development Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (CAN)

Internship overview

Schedule and workplace

• All intern roles require in-person work and are 12 weeks long, generally starting in May or June and ending in August or September.
• Internships are full-time, with work in the office Monday through Friday for up to 40 hours per week, typically between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Applicants may be considered at Amazon intern locations across Canada, including Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, Victoria, Ottawa, and Calgary.

Potential specialization areas

• Applicants may highlight expertise in machine learning, distributed systems and data management, database systems, quantum computing, network development, or query processing.
• Additional areas include automated reasoning, embedded systems, data engineering, mobile development, and game development.
• Team placement depends on business needs, but applicants' skills and interests may help align them with potential roles.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Break down complex problems into solvable components and contribute to scalable, reliable services.
• Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and AI-assisted software development.
• Write maintainable code, work with agile and CI/CD practices, and participate in operational responsibilities.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.

Basic qualifications

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, data science, information systems, or a related STEM field.
• Have experience with at least one general-purpose programming language.
• Have experience with data structures, basic algorithms, and/or object-oriented design.
• Have experience using AI-assisted development tools in an academic or professional setting.
• Work at least 40 hours per week during the 12-week internship.
• Have a degree conferral date between October 2027 and September 2029 and remaining study after the internship.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous technical internship or demonstrated project experience is preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms, databases, AI development tools, open-source projects, or version control is preferred.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle is preferred.
• Problem-solving, communication, ownership, initiative, and adaptability are preferred.

Compensation

• The starting pay is CAD 100,810 annually in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Amazon also offers basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, paid time off, and other resources.