Jr. Software Development Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA, Jr. Developer Program
Amazon · Sunnyvale, CA · Software Development
junior
Software Engineer
ic
Bachelor's
· Posted Feb 25, 2026
About this role
Amazon is hiring a junior-level Software Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- junior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Part-time
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Software Development
- Posted
- Feb 25, 2026
AI Summary
Write real software and collaborate with experienced engineers as a year-round intern in Amazon's Jr. Developer Program. Work part-time during school (16 hrs/week) and full-time summers. Requires current enrollment in CS/STEM degree program, programming experience in Java/Python/C++, and ability to work in-person at Sunnyvale office year-round.
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Job description
from Amazon careersReady to build the foundation of your software engineering career in a growth-focused program? Amazon is looking for highly motivated students to join the Jr. Developer Program (JDP). As a Jr. Software Development Engineer (Jr. SDE), you will write real software and collaborate with experienced engineers who provide guidance and opportunities for ownership. As a year-round intern, you will be fully integrated into a team and regularly contribute to impactful deliverables. Your designs and code will help solve complex technical challenges at Amazon.
The JDP is a year-round internship program designed to support a strong balance between work and school. You will receive 1:1 mentorship from a full-time Amazonian for the entirety of your program tenure. Flexible part-time schedules during the school year and full-time employment over the summer create an environment where students can succeed both academically and professionally. In Sunnyvale, an established Jr. community fosters meaningful connections between you and your peers.
Our team is currently looking for students to start with our June 2026 cohort. Upon successful completion of the program, the opportunity for full-time employment may be available at an Amazon corporate site.
Program Highlights:
- Part-time work during the school year (16 hours/week)
- Full-time work during the summer (40 hours/week)
- 1:1 mentoring with an experienced Amazonian
- Bi-annual performance reviews designed to support ongoing growth and development
The JDP is a year-round internship program designed to support a strong balance between work and school. You will receive 1:1 mentorship from a full-time Amazonian for the entirety of your program tenure. Flexible part-time schedules during the school year and full-time employment over the summer create an environment where students can succeed both academically and professionally. In Sunnyvale, an established Jr. community fosters meaningful connections between you and your peers.
Our team is currently looking for students to start with our June 2026 cohort. Upon successful completion of the program, the opportunity for full-time employment may be available at an Amazon corporate site.
Program Highlights:
- Part-time work during the school year (16 hours/week)
- Full-time work during the summer (40 hours/week)
- 1:1 mentoring with an experienced Amazonian
- Bi-annual performance reviews designed to support ongoing growth and development
Basic Qualifications
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