Amazon University Talent Acquisition is hiring – Software Development Engineer I

Latest Job Updates – July 2025

Join Amazon University Talent Acquisition as a Software Development Engineer I. This graduate-only opportunity (open to 2024 & 2025 graduates) invites passionate technologists to join a team that values customer obsession and innovation. You’ll collaborate with Amazonians across disciplines to design and build scalable, fault-tolerant systems in a fast-paced, agile environment. Ideal for candidates who thrive in ambiguity, love solving complex problems, and want to make a real-world impact on millions of customers and services.


Job Overview

  • Role: Software Development Engineer I
  • Company: Amazon University Talent Acquisition
  • Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai (India)
  • Experience Required: Fresh graduates (2024 & 2025)
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Salary: Not disclosed
  • Slug: software-development-engineer-i-university-talent-acquisition

Job Description

As an SDE I in the University Talent Acquisition team at Amazon, you will:

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize, design, and launch new products and services
  • Design and build innovative technology solutions in a large, distributed computing environment
  • Create scalable, high-performance systemsβ€”such as distributed storage, indexing, query systems, and predictive models
  • Architect and develop robust systems starting from broadly defined problems, ensuring quality through agile delivery

Candidate Profile

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or related field β€” required
  • Strong fundamentals in computer science: OOP, data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis
  • Programming proficiency in C/C++, Java, Python, or Perl
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and abstract problems
  • Agile mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Profile:

  • Prior technical internships or projects β€” valued but not required
  • Experience or interest in distributed systems, multi-tier architectures, and relational databases
  • Strong communication ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions clearly

About Amazon University Talent Acquisition

As part of Amazon, this team embodies a culture driven by deep customer obsession, rapid innovation, and high ownership. SDEs here build foundational systems serving global audiences, applying agile processes and pioneering distributed technology.


How to Apply

  • Tailor your resume to highlight CS fundamentals, programming prowess, and any internship or academic projects
  • Emphasize adaptability, problem-solving mindset, and agile working experience
  • Apply exclusively via Amazon’s official careers site
  • DM us on Telegram or WhatsApp for the apply link