2025 Software Development Engineer Intern - Databases (m/w/d)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking passionate Software Development Engineer Interns to join their Databases team in Berlin. This internship offers two duration options: 3 months or 6 months. As an intern, you'll work on cutting-edge distributed systems and database technologies that power one of the world's largest cloud platforms. You'll be matched with a manager and mentor, working on real projects that impact Amazon's global customer base.

The role involves building scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems, working with storage and query optimization, and developing solutions that operate at massive scale. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, participate in the full software development lifecycle, and gain hands-on experience with modern cloud technologies.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with industry-leading database technologies while learning from some of the best engineers in the field. You'll be exposed to complex technical challenges in distributed computing, data storage, and query processing. The internship includes both technical project work and opportunities for professional development, networking, and participating in intern activities.

Amazon's culture of innovation, customer obsession, and technical excellence makes it an ideal place for aspiring software engineers to grow their skills. You'll work in an environment that encourages creativity, ownership, and technical depth while solving real-world problems that impact millions of customers.

The ideal candidate combines strong computer science fundamentals with a passion for distributed systems and databases. You'll need programming skills in languages like Java, Python, or C++, and an interest in working with large-scale systems. This internship offers valuable experience in cloud computing, distributed systems, and database technologies that will help launch your career in software engineering.