Description

Overview

Amazon is hiring fresh and talented minds from universities for the position of Software Development Engineer I (SDE I). This role is part of Amazon’s University Talent Acquisition program and focuses on building scalable, customer-centric technology solutions. The position is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about innovation, thrive in a fast-paced development environment, and are ready to solve complex challenges from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design and deliver innovative products.
• Build scalable, fault-tolerant, and low-cost distributed systems.
• Develop solutions to run predictions on large distributed computing environments.
• Design and code scalable services, including storage, indexing, and querying systems.
• Start from broad problem definitions and iterate to build the right technical solutions.
• Contribute in an Agile team setup focused on delivering high-quality software rapidly.
• Work on end-to-end software development: from concept and design to deployment and support.

Key Skills:

Java, C++, Python, distributed systems, scalable architecture, cloud computing, software engineering, data structures, algorithms, agile development

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, etc.)
• Ability to code in one or more modern programming languages (Java, C++, Python)
• Interest in distributed computing, large-scale system design, and cloud technologies

Culture and Work Environment

Amazon encourages ownership, experimentation, and innovation. SDEs are exposed to real-world impact at massive scale, helping shape the future of e-commerce and cloud computing. The company’s inclusive culture supports diversity and provides accommodations during all phases of hiring and employment.