The amount of responsibility and ownership I was given over projects was nice.
What I wish was different
More perks (something more comparable to what interns get at other major tech giants).
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SDE Intern
June - September 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
It is exciting to working in a company that is rapidly growing and expanding in as many directions as Amazon. It is growing at an extremely fast pace, and this is noticeable every day of work. Lots of cool intern events, generous benefits and salary, Seattle is an awesome city.
What I wish was different
Personally my project was very vague and open-ended. Thus I spent much of my internship doing research, trouble-shooting, and learning how Amazon's internal tools and systems worked. The larger part of my project was the design rather than actual lines of code.
Advice
Apply early to get on a team you are interested in. Take advantage of events, for both interns and Amazon employees. Get to know your team well and extract every piece of advice/knowledge you can from your fellow engineers.
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Software Development Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Work was really exciting and my project had impact
What I wish was different
I wish I could have learned more about the rest of Amazon
Advice
Go to all the tech talks!
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Software Engineering Intern
June - September 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The people.
What I wish was different
Advice
Study and put yourself out there.
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Software Development Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Interesting problems and was able to understand how Amazon dealt with developing SAAS products at scale. Engineers were smart and very helpful, management was strong (although this was team specific).
What I wish was different
Less corporate was really the biggest concern.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and also take time to learn about what the other engineers are working on - really try to take every opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the team. If you have the hustle, I'd probably recommend reaching out to senior leadership to ask questions/connect.
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Software Development Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I was placed on a very important team with a fulfilling project. My team members were incredibly intelligent while also very helpful and nice. Amazon's internship program is very streamlined and fleshed-out so I was able to contribute and make a measurable impact while I was there. I was paid a very nice salary and learned more in a span of three months than I had my entire time at school. I did receive a return offer, so I feel relieved knowing I have a full-time position waiting for me after graduation.
What I wish was different
I really disliked Seattle compared to Pittsburgh. I loved working at Amazon, but I hated living in Seattle.
Advice
Internships are basically 3 month interviews, so treat it as such. The computer science field is extremely competitive, and will grow exponentially so as more people join the major. Going from internship to return offer at a big company is probably the most greased path to follow. Software (e.g. Leetcode) interviews are difficult and get harder when you interview for full-time positions (in general 2-3 rounds vs 5-6). I found it much easier to perform on the job since the skill set required is very different from what you need to learn to interview well. Being able to go through your last year/semester with a job offer in your pocket is also a huge plus in job security and as leverage for competing offers.
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IT Support Specialist
May - August 2018 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
I loved the culture at Amazon! The managers always had a great attitude and always promoted employee growth. One thing that was really unique was that before every shift, managers recognized employee accomplishments and growth to the entire staff. I found this really heart-warming and encouraging.
What I wish was different
Nothing. Amazon was truly amazing and lived up to the expectation I had about a revolutionary company.
Advice
Make connections! No matter where you work or what you do, establish positive relationships with everyone you work with because you never know how, later down the road, one of those people could help you further your success.
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Fulfillment Associate
September 2017 • Teterboro, NJ
What I liked
Fast pace, diverse, environment
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Developer Intern
June - September 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Interning in a new city
What I wish was different
More meaningful work
Advice
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Amazon Fulfillment Associate
May 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
The schedule
What I wish was different
The hiring process time. Took a full month from when I apply to start date
Advice
Find comfortable shoes
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Area manager intern
June - August 2023 • Bensalem, PA
What I liked
Unique work experience
What I wish was different
Advice
This will be a challenge!
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Software Developer Intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
So much freedom, I could read whatever code I wanted.
What I wish was different
My project didn't align well with my skills and interest but luckily I had the freedom to implement my own features
Advice
READ CODE. Honestly, your intern project probably won't mean too much. If you really want to get into SWE, read your teams code base, see how they manage their dependencies, and get exposed to their testing.
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Software Engineer Intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The tech experience. Living in Seattle with other interns.
What I wish was different
Could've had a more challenging project.
Advice
Be hungry.
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Area Manager
May - July 2021 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
I liked the fact that everyone is willing to help.
What I wish was different
Ask more questions about the company
Advice
Learn as much as possible.
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Software Development Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Working with smart people. Seeing how a software company operates at a large scale.
What I wish was different
Wish the company was less bureaucratic
Advice
Take advantage of the resources at the company and learn as much as possible from others
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Area Manager Intern
May - August 2021 • Florence, NJ
What I liked
The independence. I did not feel as if there was someone hovering over me
What I wish was different
Longer training. I felt that because the facility was so big, there was not enough time to fully understand processes.
Advice
Always ask questions
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SDE Intern
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
My team was extremely supportive and gave me a meaningful project that was able to be shipped to production. Since my team had a lot of combined experience, I was also able to learn a lot from my team about different best practices and technologies. I also had the chance to meet hundreds of other interns, as well as live with them.
What I wish was different
I wish that the provided housing had been better. It was advertised as having a fully equipped kitchen, however I stayed in a dorm that had only communal kitchens.
Advice
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Nice city(Seattle) with a lot to do and good transportation.
Good housing and relocation package.
Great co-workers and employee resources
Fun, exciting intern projects
What I wish was different
Maybe ... Free food for employees? Otherwise, it was a perfect summer internship.
Advice
The internship is what you make of it. Go out, meet other interns and explore!
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Software Development Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Work was really interesting, team and manager were very friendly and made me excited to go to work.
What I wish was different
The transition to the development protocol is done on your own, which can be tough when you have a lot of questions.
Advice
Internships are one of the best opportunities you have to learn both about industry but also what it means to be a professional.
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Warehouse Associate
June - August 2019 • Sussex, WI
What I liked
The community and other employees was the best part of this job. People are kind and willing to help. Daily tasks often are repetative and continuous, but it is easy to have an enjoyable time at work.
What I wish was different
Supervisors have a difficult time training and assisting new employees. Supervisors will rarely learn employees names, since there are so many workers.
Advice
You must be physically fit or willing to put work into this job. Employees are required to lift up to 50 lbs and work without air conditioning in the summer and without heat in the winter.
