Amazon jobs and internships

How to Get a Job at Amazon as a Fresher in India

Amazon's fresher-friendly roles in India lean heavily towards software and systems engineering: SDE I, System Development Engineer I, and 6-month internships for the 2027 batch. There are also some specialised roles, such as multimedia and Linux systems work in Bengaluru. Several other listings ask for 1-2+ years of experience, so read each requirement carefully before applying. Locations seen include Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram and Mumbai. Pay, openings and timelines vary by role, so always confirm details on the official Amazon careers page.

Hiring process

1. Application: apply through Amazon's official careers page, with a resume tailored to the role's listed skills. Steps vary by role, so check the official page for the current process.
2. Online assessment: many technical roles begin with an online coding test, and sometimes a work-style or situational section. Format and length vary by role.
3. Technical interviews: typically one or more rounds on data structures, algorithms and problem solving. Systems roles may add questions on Linux, networking or automation.
4. Behavioural round: Amazon is known for asking about past experiences and how you handle situations. Prepare real examples from projects, college work or internships.
5. Final decision: after the interviews, the team reviews feedback and then moves to an offer or a rejection. Timelines vary.
6. Reminder: genuine employers never charge a fee at any stage. Apply only through the official careers page and see how to spot fake job offers.

Who can apply

• Graduating batch: the SDE I role is aimed at 2026 graduates, while the internships target 2027 graduates and students. Check the batch on each listing.
• Experience level: some roles are entry level, but others ask for 1+ or 2+ years, including the GFOCC Tech and Business Intelligence Engineer roles. Don't apply to those expecting fresher treatment.
• Core technical skills: for engineering roles, expect Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Design and a language such as Java, Python or C++.
• Role-specific skills: systems roles may prefer Linux, automation and CI/CD, while some specialised roles ask for Linux display or kernel driver experience.

How to prepare

• Practise data structures and algorithms regularly: arrays, strings, trees, graphs, hashing and recursion. Explain your thinking aloud as you solve.
• Be strong in one language such as Java, Python or C++. Know its standard library and be able to write clean, working code without help.
• Revise object-oriented design and operating systems basics, including processes, threads, memory and concurrency. These feature in SDE and intern skill lists.
• For systems roles, get comfortable with Linux, scripting, automation and CI/CD. Build a small project that you can deploy and explain.
• Learn SQL and basic distributed systems ideas such as scaling, databases and trade-offs. For data roles, add Python and a dashboard tool.
• Prepare behavioural stories from projects, teamwork and setbacks. Structure each with the situation, your action and the result.
• Track Amazon's live openings on this Hirastra page and run your resume through the free ATS checker at hirastra.com/ats-resume-checker before applying.

FAQs

Hiring steps vary by role and change over time. Always confirm on Amazon's official careers page.