Job Role: Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) – Amazon University Talent Acquisition
Company: Amazon
Job Location: Bengaluru (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Delhi (NCR/UP), India
Job Type: Full-Time
Eligible Batch: 2025 / 2026 Passouts (Recent Graduates / Final-Year Students)
Work Mode: On-site / Hybrid (location-dependent)
Expected CTC: Competitive fresher package (indicative ₹18-32 LPA total including base + sign-on bonus + RSUs + performance bonus based on recent Amazon SDE I hiring trends in India; actual based on interview performance, location, and negotiation)
Amazon SDE I Overview
Amazon is a customer-obsessed technology company building innovative products and services at a massive global scale. This SDE I role through University Talent Acquisition is specifically for recent/final-year graduates passionate about solving complex problems in distributed systems, storage, indexing, query engines, AI, and more—using cutting-edge tech where development cycles are measured in weeks, and your work impacts millions of customers daily.
Amazon’s SDE I university hiring remains one of the toughest and most rewarding fresher roles in India—perfect if your DSA/coding is strong and you’re ready for intense interviews with real impact on AWS/e-commerce scale systems. Avoid applying if your fundamentals in algorithms, OOP, or LeetCode-style problem-solving aren’t sharp—Amazon’s bar is consistently very high even for entry-level.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to conceive, design, and launch innovative products/services
- Design and build scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems and technologies at massive scale
- Create solutions for predictions, storage, indexing, and query systems that are low-cost and easy to manage
- Design/code solutions starting from broadly defined problems in an agile environment
- Deliver high-quality software with a focus on performance, maintainability, and customer obsession
Eligibility Criteria for Amazon SDE I (University Talent Acquisition)
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals: OOP, algorithms, data structures, problem-solving, complexity analysis
- Proficiency in at least one programming language: C/C++, Python, Java, or Perl
- Graduating in 2025 or 2026 (or recent graduates eligible through university hiring)
Preferred Skills
- Previous technical internship(s)
- Experience with distributed/multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases
- Knowledge of optimization mathematics (linear/nonlinear programming)
- Strong communication to articulate technical challenges/solutions
- Comfort handling ambiguity and abstract thinking
Amazon Salary, Benefits and Perks
- CTC: Highly competitive (indicative ₹18-32 LPA total; base + sign-on + RSUs vesting over 4 years + performance bonus)
- Comprehensive health, financial, and well-being benefits
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest over time
- Learning & development opportunities, global career mobility
- Inclusive culture with accommodations for disabilities and diverse backgrounds
CTC figures are indicative based on recent Amazon SDE I fresher hiring patterns in India (from Levels.fyi, AmbitionBox, Glassdoor). Actual offers vary significantly by location, interview performance, and negotiation—RSUs make up a large portion.
Amazon Selection Process
- Online application via Amazon.jobs (rolling basis)
- Online assessments (coding, work style, logical reasoning)
- Phone/virtual interview(s) (coding + behavioral)
- Loop interviews (multiple rounds: coding, system design basics, Amazon Leadership Principles)
- Offer and background check
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How to Apply for Amazon SDE I (University Talent Acquisition)
Official Apply Link:
Apply Online – Amazon Jobs
Documents Required: Updated resume, academic transcripts/mark sheets
Note: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis – apply early for better chances. Check the candidate portal for status updates.
FAQs for Amazon SDE I 2026
Who can apply for this role?
2025/2026 graduates (or recent) with strong CS fundamentals and coding proficiency.
Is this role suitable for freshers?
Yes. Entry-level SDE role designed for university hires/fresh graduates.
Is work from home available?
Hybrid possible (varies by team/location); expect significant on-site collaboration in Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/Delhi.
What is the interview focus?
Heavy on coding (DSA), system design basics, Amazon Leadership Principles, and problem-solving under ambiguity.
About Amazon
Amazon is a customer-obsessed technology company building innovative products and services at global scale, from e-commerce and cloud computing (AWS) to AI, devices, and digital entertainment.
Last Updated March 2026 | Job verified and active (rolling recruitment)