Company
Amazon
Location
PAN India
Date Posted
October 26, 2025
Employment Type
Full-time
Step-by-Step Guide for 2023, 2024, and 2025 Batch Graduates
If you’re a 2023, 2024, or 2025 batch graduate (or soon-to-be) dreaming of kickstarting your career at Amazon, this post is your roadmap. Amazon isn’t just a company—it’s a launchpad for innovation, with roles spanning software engineering, data science, operations, and more. Whether you’re a fresh grad from India looking for off-campus opportunities or a current student eyeing summer internships, Amazon’s programs like Software Development Engineer (SDE) Internships and off-campus drives are goldmines.
As of October 2025, Amazon is actively hiring for 2025 and beyond, with rolling applications for internships and entry-level roles. Recent grads from 2023-2024 can leverage “recent graduate” status for SDE-I positions that often start as internships or convert from them. For 2025 batch folks, summer internships are wide open. Let’s break it down step by step—tailored for Indian grads, with a focus on tech hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune.
Why Amazon Internships? Quick Perks
- Hands-On Impact: Own projects from day one, working on scalable systems that reach millions.
- Conversion Potential: Top performers often get full-time offers (e.g., Mustafa B. went from intern to full-time in healthcare).
- Stipend & Perks: Expect ₹30-35K/month for summer interns, plus mentorship, tech exposure, and global networking.
- Diversity of Roles: SDE Intern, Applied Scientist Intern, Front-End Engineer Intern, and non-tech like Financial Analyst.
Pro Tip: Amazon values “Leadership Principles” like Customer Obsession and Ownership—bake these into your resume and interviews!
Step 1: Assess Your Eligibility
Before diving in, confirm you fit the bill. Amazon tailors programs by batch and degree.
| Batch | Eligibility Highlights | Key Programs | Locations (India-Focused) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Graduates (Recent Grads) | Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS, ECE, Math, or related (completed 2023). 0-1 year experience. Strong in OOP, DS/Algo, Python/Java/C++. | Off-Campus SDE-I (can start as internship-equivalent), Pathways for returners. | Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai. |
| 2024 Graduates (Recent Grads) | Same as 2023. Prior internships boost chances. Familiarity with ML/DL a plus for tech roles. | Graduate Internships via A to Z App, Off-Campus Drives. | Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune. |
| 2025 Batch (Current Students/Graduating 2025) | Enrolled in BE/B.Tech/M.Tech (graduating 2025). CS-related fields. No experience needed for freshers. | Summer Internship 2025 (SDE/Applied Scientist), Amazon Future Engineer (with scholarship option). | Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pune. |
- General Must-Haves: GPA 7.0+ (preferred), coding proficiency, problem-solving skills. For ML roles: Experience in NLP, CV, or data science.
- Action Item: Self-assess with Amazon’s free Leadership Principles quiz on their jobs site. If you’re a 2023/2024 grad, highlight any gaps with online courses (e.g., LeetCode for DS/Algo).
Time Estimate: 30-60 mins. Deadline Alert: Applications are rolling—apply ASAP for 2025 summer slots (last date often Dec-Jan, but check portals).
Step 2: Build a Standout Resume & Profile
Your resume is your ticket in—Amazon gets thousands of apps!
- Tailor It: 1-page max. Use action verbs (e.g., “Engineered a scalable app using AWS, reducing latency by 40%”). Quantify achievements.
- Incorporate Leadership Principles: Weave in 2-3 (e.g., “Dive Deep: Analyzed user data to optimize features”).
- Tech Stack: Highlight Java/Python/C++, DS/Algo projects, GitHub repos, or Kaggle competitions.
- For Indian Grads: Include college projects, hackathon wins, or internships from Tier-1/2 colleges.
- LinkedIn Polish: Optimize profile with “Open to Work” for Amazon roles. Add skills like AWS, SQL. Connect with Amazon recruiters (search “Amazon Recruiter India”).
- Action Items:
- Download Amazon’s resume template from amazon.jobs.
- Get feedback on Reddit’s r/cscareerquestions or LinkedIn groups like “Amazon India Jobs”.
- Build a portfolio: 2-3 projects on GitHub (e.g., e-commerce app clone).
Time Estimate: 2-4 hours. Tool Tip: Use Canva or Overleaf for ATS-friendly formats.
Step 3: Find & Apply for Openings
Amazon’s portal is your hub—don’t rely on job boards alone.
- Where to Search:
- Official Portal: amazon.jobs – Filter by “Internships,” “India,” “Software Development.”
- A to Z App: Download for mobile alerts on grad roles.
- Off-Campus Specific: Check Job ID 2926344 for SDE-I (2025 batch). For summer interns: Apply via amazon.jobs/en/search?base_query=intern&loc_query=India.
- Other Channels: LinkedIn (78+ intern jobs in India), Indeed, Glassdoor. Join Amazon University Talent Community for invites.
- Application Steps:
- Create/Login to amazon.jobs account.
- Search & select role (e.g., “Software Development Engineer Intern – 2025”).
- Upload resume, answer screening questions (e.g., “Why Amazon?”).
- Submit & note Job ID for tracking.
- Follow up: Email recruiter@amazon.com with your Job ID after 1 week.
Time Estimate: 1 hour per app. Goal: Apply to 5-10 roles/week. Track in a spreadsheet.
Step 4: Ace the Online Assessment (OA)
80% of apps lead here—it’s a 90-120 min coding test.
- Format: 2-3 coding problems (easy-medium LeetCode), work simulation, behavioral quiz.
- Topics: Arrays, Strings, Trees, Graphs, DP. Time/Space complexity analysis.
- For 2025 Batch: Expect ML questions if Applied Scientist role.
- Prep Tips:
- Practice: LeetCode Amazon-tagged (200+ problems), HackerRank.
- Mock Tests: Pramp or Interviewing.io.
- Time Management: Solve 2/3 problems fully.
Time Estimate: 2-4 weeks prep. Success Rate Boost: Review Amazon’s OA experiences on LeetCode Discuss.
Step 5: Nail the Interviews
If you pass OA, expect 4-5 rounds (virtual for India).
- Structure:
- Coding Round (45 mins): Live code 2 problems (e.g., “Design a URL shortener”).
- System Design (45 mins): For seniors—scale systems like “Build Amazon Prime Video backend.”
- Behavioral (LOOP: Leadership, Ownership, etc.): STAR method stories (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- Bar Raiser Round: Culture fit with a neutral interviewer.
- India-Specific: Often in Bengaluru/Hyderabad; hybrid options.
- Prep Hacks:
- Books: “Cracking the Coding Interview,” Amazon Leadership Principles guide.
- Mock Interviews: With peers or platforms like Pramp.
- Common Qs: “Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team” or “Invert, always invert” (Bezos’ mantra).
Time Estimate: 1-2 months. Mindset: Practice explaining code aloud—Amazon loves communication.
Step 6: Follow Up & Next Steps
- Post-Interview: Thank-you email within 24 hours, reiterating fit.
- Timeline: OA results in 1-2 days; full process 2-4 weeks. Offers valid 2 weeks.
- If Rejected: Ask for feedback; reapply after 6 months.
- Post-Offer: Negotiate (stipend is fixed, but ask about relocation). Join Amazon’s Slack communities for interns.
Application Link
For 2023/2024 grads, off-campus SDE-I is your “internship” gateway to full-time. Stay persistent—rejections are data points.
Top Resources:
- Official: amazon.jobs/internships
- Prep: LeetCode, GeeksforGeeks Amazon section.
- Communities: Reddit r/developersIndia, LinkedIn “Amazon Interns India.”
- Updates: Follow @AmazonJobsIN on X.
