System Development Engineer Intern/Co-op, ROBOTICS - 2027
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
There’s a universe of opportunity at Amazon.
At Amazon, your career doesn’t follow a straight line. It accelerates, twists, and challenges you in ways you never expected. From the moment you join, you’re part of something big: building products or services that reach millions and shaping how people live, work, and connect every day. This is where your ideas turn into real impact. You’ll work with world class tools, global platforms, and systems built to operate at an extraordinary scale. You’ll move fast, experiment and launch solutions that matter. With endless opportunities to explore across teams and roles, you’ll learn quickly, apply what you know and discover skills you didn’t know existed. This is an environment designed for builders who want to see the impact of their work in the world. Ready to start your adventure?
What’s in it for you?
An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You’ll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.
Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and intern/co-ops 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.
Please note that by applying to this role you would be considered for System Development Engineer summer intern and spring/fall co-op roles on various Robotics teams. 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.
Key job 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
- Understand 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
A day in the life
As an Amazonian, you will be matched to a manager and a team, and will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and work on critical projects early in your career.
In addition to working on impactful projects, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in various activities. We give you the tools to own your projects and learn in a real-world settings.
Basic qualifications
- Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
- 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)
- Experience with open-source technologies (e.g. Linux, Spring, React)
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with TCP/ICP networking fundamentals and application of IP protocols such as: DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, and SNMP
- Experience with distributed computing, programs and systems
- Experience with automating and simplifying team development, test, and operations processes
- Strong object-oriented design and coding skills developing on Unix-like operating systems
- Experience within Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning and Controls, Movement, Autonomous Navigation, Path Planning, or related
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The starting pay for this position is listed below. 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.
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