Summer 2027: Software Engineering Intern

About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K-12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit Amplify.com.

Create an impact by shaping the world of education!

Amplify is seeking a motivated and technically driven Software Engineering Intern to join our team this summer and help us build robust, scalable, and innovative digital experiences for the educators, students, and families who use our cutting-edge educational products. This paid, remote 10-week internship offers the chance to make a real impact on products used by millions of students and teachers.

If you're comfortable with software development, problem-solving, and coding best practices, and you're genuinely curious about how technology can transform learning outcomes, this could be a perfect fit for you. The ideal candidates will love building clean, efficient, and impactful software, bring an eager, collaborative energy to your work, and feel excited to contribute to the engineering systems and product features that power K-12 learning at scale.

Though remote, interns will join a 2-day in-person experience at Amplify HQ in Brooklyn, NY. Throughout the program, interns will engage with Amplify's culture via product demos, team-building activities, and engagement initiatives, plus grow through a virtual speaker series featuring Amplify executives, additional product demos, and dedicated mentorship.

While our summer intern roles are remote positions, interns must be authorized to work in the US, reside in the US for the internship's duration, and be available full-time for the entire program, June 7 - August 13, 2027.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Support the design, development, and testing of software features and enhancements across Amplify's web and mobile product suite

• Help identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt to improve product quality and reliability

• Assist with code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment pipelines to ensure high-quality software delivery

• Contribute to technical documentation, engineering wikis, API specifications, and internal developer resources

• Track and resolve issues in project management and version control systems to support sprint goals and release timelines

• Participate in product demos, sprint ceremonies, and Engineering/Product Manager meetings to build knowledge of Amplify's technology stack and development practices

What we can offer you:

• Direct exposure to software engineering tools, frameworks, and best practices used in EdTech

• Real-world engineering challenges that affect educators, students, and families

• Collaboration with Engineering, Product, and Design teams across the organization

• Contributions to meaningful feature development and product improvements in a mission-driven environment

• Mentorship from industry professionals at the forefront of software engineering in education

• Exposure to Frontend Engineering, Backend Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, and API Development

• Hands-on training in a fast-paced, agile environment

• Opportunities to help shape the performance, scalability, and reliability of educational products used by millions of users

Basic Qualifications for this Amplify Internship:

• Education: Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, returning to school in Fall 2027

• Full-time availability to participate from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to synthesize information, identify themes, and communicate insights clearly

• Knowledge of and interest in the K-12 education technology field

Preferred Qualifications for Software Engineering Interns:

• Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar

• Exposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js; or backend frameworks such as Node.js, Django, or Spring

• Background in software development through coursework, personal projects, open-source contributions, or prior internships

• Interest in cloud computing, DevOps, API development, distributed systems, or platform engineering

• Understanding of software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.