Amazon
Software Development Engineer Apprentice - Military Veterans
Bellevue, WA +4 · Full-time · Posted Feb 24, 2026
- Location
- Bellevue, WA
Arlington, VA
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Cupertino, CA - Experience
- 4+ years of relevant computer engineering experience is an alternative pathway for qualifying Skillstorm, WA2VETS, or MSSA graduates without the specified bachelor's degree.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field, under the stated timing conditions; see alternative graduate pathway in requirements.
About the job
A 12-month AWS apprenticeship combining on-the-job technical training, shadowing, and certifications to prepare apprentices for a potential Software Development Engineer role.
What you'll do
- Develop software skills through hands-on training with the AWS team.
- Learn to implement cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems.
- Complete AWS internal training, shadow opportunities, and industry-recognized certifications.
What they ask for
- Be a U.S. citizen and a U.S. Armed Forces veteran or military spouse.
- Meet one education pathway: a qualifying STEM bachelor's degree completed within the last 24 months or expected March 2026–September 2026; or a Skillstorm, WA2VETS, or MSSA graduate with a conferral date on or after 9/1/25 and either a qualifying STEM bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant computer engineering experience.
- Mention qualifying military or spouse experience in the resume.
Nice to have
- Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript.
- Experience with data structures, basic algorithms, object-oriented design, technical internships, or demonstrated projects.
Pay
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Tools
AWS, Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, TypeScript
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