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Amazon SDE & Operations Internships
Quick answer
Amazon's internships (software development, operations, and business roles) use an online assessment and one or two interviews built on the Leadership Principles — behavioural STAR questions plus coding for SDE roles. Interns own a real project end to end, and conversion to a full-time offer depends on delivering it and 'raising the bar'.
About the Amazon SDE & Operations Internships
Amazon interns get unusual ownership: a defined project with a deliverable, a mentor, and a conversion decision based on demonstrated Leadership Principles. The bar-raising culture applies to interns too.
Eligibility & entry requirements
The application & selection process
| Stage | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Application & online assessment | Coding assessment (SDE) or work-style assessment, plus LP-based questions. |
| Interviews | 1–2 rounds: coding plus behavioural questions on the Leadership Principles. |
| Internship project | A real, owned project with a deliverable. |
| Conversion | Offer decision based on delivery and Leadership Principles. |
Likely Amazon interview questions
- 1Tell me about a time you took ownership.
- 2Solve this coding problem (SDE).
- 3Describe diving deep to solve a problem.
- 4Tell me about delivering under a deadline.
- 5Why Amazon?
How to get the internship (and convert it)
- Prepare STAR stories for the core LPs.
- Use 'I', include metrics.
- For SDE, drill data structures.
- During the internship, deliver the project — that IS the assessment.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Vague stories.
- 'We' instead of 'I'.
- Ignoring the LPs.
- Letting the intern project drift.
Application deadlines
Applications open from late summer on a rolling basis; SDE roles fill fast.
Pay & benefits
Amazon interns earn competitive monthly salaries; SDE internships are among the better-paid in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
What decides Amazon internship conversion?
Delivering your owned project and demonstrating the Leadership Principles — your end-of-internship review maps directly to them.
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