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At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work
on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate
at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether
you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or
building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the
globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early,
collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new
problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore
different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition
meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what
comes next, for customers and for you.
Do you want to help us build new things and evangelize use of AWS with
customers? As an Associate Solutions Architect intern you will partner across
AWS to help customers craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient cloud
architectures that address customer business problems. As a trusted customer
advocate, you will help organizations understand best practices around
cloud-based solutions, and how to migrate existing workloads to the cloud. You
will have the opportunity to help customers use AWS within their organizations
ranging from new start-ups to large enterprise customers.
This position is part of an accelerated career development program for those who
want to advance both their technical and business skills. This is a unique
opportunity for driven, self-starters to play a key role in a fast-growing
business, and to deliver significant value to AWS customers of all sizes from
nimble startups to global brands. The program will provide you with training and
work experience that aligns in the field of technical training. This unique
program consists of mentoring by subject matter experts, project-based learning
curriculum and experiential learning assignments.
If this sounds exciting to you - come build the future with us!
Program Overview:
The internship is a 12-week, cohort-based immersive experience that gives you a
front-row seat to life as an AWS Solutions Architect. You'll join a cohort of
fellow SA interns at our hub and experience the full arc of the SA role — from
technical deep dives to real customer engagements.
Your internship follows a weekly progression from onboarding and cloud
fundamentals through hands-on customer work and a capstone project, with each
week building on the last. You'll be paired with a manager and a mentor who will
guide you through your projects, help you navigate Amazon, and provide regular
feedback on your growth. This isn't a "watch and learn" internship — you'll
participate in customer calls, build proof-of-concept architectures, and
contribute to deliverables that make a real impact. You'll go through the
program alongside your fellow interns, building lasting professional
relationships and learning collaboratively. Strong-performing interns are
considered for return offers into our full-time Associate Solutions Architect
roles, giving you a clear path back to AWS after graduation.
Location Details: This program is offered only in Seattle, WA.
Start Date Details: This is a cohort-based program where everyone is required to
start on the same day. Start dates are tentatively set to occur May 24th, 2027.
Key job responsibilities
- Create solutions that address customer business problems and accelerate the
adoption of AWS services
- Interface with customer stakeholders, including developers and team leads
- Drive effective feedback gathering from customers, distill and translate
feedback into clear business and technical requirements for product and
engineering teams
A day in the life
Your day might start with your intern cohort gathering for a technical workshop
— a hands-on session building with Amazon Bedrock or designing a resilient cloud
architecture. By midday, you could be shadowing your mentor on a customer
discovery call, learning firsthand how SAs translate business challenges into
technical solutions, then debriefing afterward to discuss what you observed and
how you'd approach the problem differently.
In the afternoon, you'll work on your capstone project — a real-world
proof-of-concept or technical asset that you'll present to leadership at the end
of your internship — collaborating with other interns to troubleshoot and
brainstorm. Later, you might attend an intern event like a fireside chat with a
senior leader, a career panel, or a team social. These sessions give you a
window into the breadth of career paths at AWS and help you build a network that
extends well beyond the summer.
About the team
From week one, you'll be in the mix — attending customer calls, building
architectures, and contributing to your team's goals. We believe the best way to
learn is by doing, and we give our interns real ownership. Our team is
specifically designed to develop early career talent — our mentors, managers,
and program structure are all geared toward helping you grow your technical
skills, your business acumen, and your confidence as a future SA.
You won't be a solo intern in a large org. You'll be part of a cohort of peers
that learns, builds, and grows together, creating a support network that lasts
well beyond the summer. You'll work alongside full-time SAs, giving you an
immersive, in-person experience with direct access to leaders and mentors. Basic
Qualifications: - Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to a 12 week internship
maximum
- Experience with one of the following programming languages: Python, Ruby,
Node.js, C#, or C++
- Experience with AI/ML technologies
- Experience with one or more of the following domains: analytics, security,
storage, DevOps, application development, or machine learning
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with
technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Currently enrolled in a bachelors or greater degree program in Computer
Science, Computer Engineering or related technical fields with a graduation date
between December 2027 and September 2028
- Are 18 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications: - AWS or other cloud
certification
- Experience applying established frameworks and design patterns to deliver
working software (can include coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or
previous internships)
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
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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
[https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits].
Seattle, WA, USA - 103,275.00 USD Annually