System Development Engineer Internship 2026 (US) - Project Leo

Amazon • Seattle, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

By applying to this position, your application will only be considered for
Amazon Leo System Development Engineer (SysDev) internship roles.

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to
deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of
existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses,
and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations
operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Amazon internships 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. Your application will be
considered for all Systems Development Engineer roles at all locations we hire
for in the United States though majority of roles are based in the Greater
Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond).

You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during
the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection
based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and
business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates
available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.

Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following periods:
1. Summer (Starts May/June 2026)
2. Fall (Starts August/September 2026)

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S.
citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder),
or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for
students who are interested in a career in system engineering. 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 fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No
matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your
internship and learn in a real-world setting.

Requirements

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Experience coding, scripting, automating in at least one language (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Are enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• An expected conferral date between October 2026 - September 2029.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with open-source technologies (e.g. Linux, Spring, React)
• Experience with TCP/ICP networking fundamentals and application of IP protocols such as: DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, and SNMP
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis
• Experience with distributed computing, programs and systems
• Experience with automating and simplifying team development, test, and operations processes
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Create, improve, or invent tools and/or applications that are a part of a larger system.
• Build and operate a supportable product or service, and is making significant technical contributions to it
• Write code that is secure, stable, testable, maintainable and has minimal defects.
• Understanding of a variety of technologies such as hardware, software, networking, and operating systems, and how they interact with one another
• Build systems and processes that enable other builders through improved safety, agility, and automation
• Seek to learn the business context and technologies behind your team’s system implementations.

Benefits

• Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.
• Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern