Software Dev Engineer Intern, AWS OpenSearch

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Description For Software Dev Engineer Intern, AWS OpenSearch

Amazon Web Services (AWS) OpenSearch team is recruiting software development interns for a 3-9 month internship opportunity. OpenSearch is an open-source search and analytics suite designed to build solutions for data-intensive applications. It comes with high-performance, developer-friendly tools and integrates powerful machine learning and data processing capabilities to provide customers with flexible data exploration, enrichment, and visualization features.

As an intern on the OpenSearch team, you'll get hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle while working on a critical AWS managed service. The team is responsible for maintaining the OpenSearch codebase with a focus on making it secure, efficient, scalable, and perpetually open source.

You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented developers globally, and contribute to a product that helps customers discover valuable insights from complex data. The role offers exposure to both core search engine development and modern cloud computing practices.

This internship provides potential for conversion to a full-time position upon successful completion. You'll be working in a dynamic environment where you can apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, learn about distributed systems at scale, and develop your professional skills through mentorship from experienced engineers.

The position offers hands-on experience with server-side technologies, machine learning applications, and cloud services while participating in all aspects of the software development process from requirements gathering to implementation and code review. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in search technologies, distributed systems, and cloud computing to gain practical experience at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Software Dev Engineer Intern, AWS OpenSearch

  • Write high-quality, high-performance, secure, maintainable, and testable code using server-side technologies like Java/Kotlin
  • Learn and understand the principles and applications of the Lucene search engine
  • Apply advanced AI and machine learning technologies to improve user experience
  • Learn various AWS cloud services
  • Participate in product requirement discussions and propose technical solutions
  • Collaborate with international development teams and learn code development and review processes

Requirements For Software Dev Engineer Intern, AWS OpenSearch

Java
Kotlin
  • Currently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or related field
  • Proficiency in Java/Python/C++ programming languages
  • Strong programming foundation and deep understanding of algorithms and data structures
  • Good problem analysis and solving abilities
  • Strong English communication skills and team collaboration spirit
  • Expected graduation between November 2025 and July 2026

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