About the role#
As a System Development Engineer intern or co-op on our Robotics teams, you will take on real responsibility from your first day. You will work on critical projects that influence the evolution of our technology. You will be matched with a manager and a team to help you grow, build your network, and contribute to systems that operate at scale.
What you'll do#
- Create, improve, or invent tools and applications that function as part of a larger system.
- Build and operate supportable products or services while making significant technical contributions.
- Write code that is secure, stable, testable, and maintainable with minimal defects.
- Learn how various technologies like hardware, software, networking, and operating systems interact.
- Build systems and processes that improve safety, agility, and automation for other builders.
- Understand the business context and technologies behind your team’s implementations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience coding, scripting, or automating in at least one language such as Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell.
- Experience with open-source technologies like Linux, Spring, or React.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and IP protocols including DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, and SNMP.
- Experience with distributed computing, systems, and programs.
- Ability to automate and simplify team development, test, and operations processes.
- Strong object-oriented design and coding skills for Unix-like operating systems.
- Background or interest in Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning, Controls, or autonomous navigation.
Location & details#
- Locations: North Reading, MA; Nashville, TN; or Tempe, AZ.
- Terms: Summer, Fall, or Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday).
- Compensation: This is a paid position. Annualized starting pay is $104,295 in North Reading and Tempe, and $99,110 in Nashville.
- Requirements: You must have at least one academic term remaining after your internship concludes. You should not have conflicts like classes or other employment during work hours.
About Amazon
Amazon operates as a public company focused on e-commerce, retail, operations, and internet services. It maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. The organization employs 783,642 people across its various divisions. It functions as a large-scale provider of digital and physical goods.
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