Company :- Amazon (ADCI – Amazon Development Centre India)
Job Title :- Software Dev Engineer I (SDE I)
Job ID :- 10454435
Org / Unit :- Amazon University Talent Acquisition
Target Graduation Cohort2025 and 2026 Graduates ONLYEmployment Type :- Full-Time
Application Process :- Reviewed on a rolling basis via candidate portal
Core Skill Stack :- Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Design, C/C++, Java, Python, Distributed Systems, AWS
Location / Hub :- ADCI – Karnataka (Applies across Amazon India Tech Hubs)
Program & Role Summary
This full-time Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) position is Amazon’s flagship entry-level engineering role designed for 2025 and 2026 graduates. Working within Amazon Development Centre India (ADCI), SDE Is architect, code, and deploy production-grade software in fast-paced agile cycles. Engineers solve high-concurrency challenges across distributed systems, AWS cloud services, high-throughput storage platforms, search indexing, and customer-facing features at immense scale.
Key Responsibilities
Distributed Systems Architecture & Engineering
- Scalable Infrastructure: Design, code, and deploy reliable technologies within high-scale, multi-tiered distributed computing environments.
- Storage & Retrieval Pipelines: Build scalable, fault-tolerant, low-cost distributed storage, index, and query processing systems.
- Large-Scale Predictions: Engineer low-latency solutions to run computations and predictions across distributed platforms at speed and scale.
Product Delivery & Engineering Excellence
- Ambiguity to Code: Translate broadly defined customer requirements into robust architectural designs and clean, maintainable code.
- Agile Engineering: Collaborate within cross-disciplinary agile teams to regularly release high-quality software features.
- Industry Impact: Participate in peer code reviews, continuous operational improvement, and architectural discussions that directly impact millions of global customers and sellers.
Qualifications & Candidate Eligibility
Basic Qualifications
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Graduation Cohort: Strictly intended for 2025 and 2026 graduates.
- CS Fundamentals: Strong command of core Computer Science principles including Data Structures, Algorithm Design, Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Operating Systems, and Time/Space Complexity Analysis.
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one object-oriented or functional language: Java, C/C++, Python, or Perl.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior technical internship experience in software engineering or cloud technology.
- Practical exposure to distributed systems, microservices architecture, relational databases, and multi-tiered applications.
- Understanding of optimization mathematics (e.g., linear and nonlinear programming).
- Proven ability to articulate technical tradeoffs, solve ambiguous problems, and apply abstract problem-solving skills.
Hiring & Application Workflow
[ Application Submission via Amazon Jobs Portal ]
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[ Automated Online Assessment (OA) – Coding, System Design & Work Simulation ]
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[ Virtual Onsite Interviews (Technical DSA, System Design / OOD & Leadership Principles) ]
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[ Background Verification & Onboarding at ADCI ]
Extra Value Additions & Candidate Guidance
Estimated Compensation Expectations
Based on market standards for entry-level Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) hires at Amazon India (ADCI):
- Base Salary Range: ₹18,00,000 to ₹22,00,000 INR per annum.
- Total Compensation (First Year): ₹28,00,000 to ₹44,00,000 INR (inclusive of joining/sign-on bonuses and Amazon Restricted Stock Units / RSUs).
Key Technical Preparation Areas
- Data Structures & Algorithms: Master LeetCode Medium to Hard level problems on Trees, Dynamic Programming, Graphs (BFS/DFS), Heaps, and Sliding Window.
- Object-Oriented Design (LLD): Be prepared to design scalable software systems (e.g., Parking Lot, Elevator System, Amazon Locker, Cache System) adhering to SOLID principles.
- Amazon Leadership Principles (LPs): Structure behavioral responses using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), focusing heavily on Customer Obsession, Bias for Action, Ownership, Dive Deep, and Deliver Results.
Key Words for Resume
Incorporate these target keywords into your resume to ensure maximum Applicant Tracking System (ATS) matching:
Technical Keywords
- Software Development Engineer I (SDE I)
- Job Requisition ID 10454435
- Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)
- Object-Oriented Design (OOD) & SOLID Principles
- Java, C++, Python Software Development
- Distributed Systems & Scalable Microservices
- High-Throughput & Fault-Tolerant Architectures
- Complexity Analysis & Code Profiling
- Relational Databases & SQL Optimization
Operational & Hiring Keywords
- ADCI – Amazon Development Centre India
- Amazon University Talent Acquisition
- 2025 / 2026 Batch Graduates
- Agile Development & Peer Code Reviews
- Amazon Leadership Principles (STAR Method)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Job ID for this Amazon opening?
The official Job Requisition ID is 10454435.
2. Who is eligible to apply for this SDE I role?
This requisition is explicitly restricted to candidates who graduated in 2025 or are graduating in 2026.
3. How are applications processed?
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Candidates can log in to their Amazon Candidate Portal to check their current application status.
4. Which entity is issuing this job offer in India?
The position is under ADCI (Amazon Development Centre India) located in Karnataka and other primary Indian tech centers.