Amazon SDE-1 University Hiring India for Freshers 2026

An Amazon SDE-1 university hiring role puts you on a team that designs, builds, and ships software used by customers around the world. As a Software Development Engineer I you write production code, work through the full development cycle (design, implementation, testing, deployment), and own components of large systems. The work sits inside Amazon's university and graduate programs in India, which recruit people who have recently completed an undergraduate, master's, or doctorate degree. This post explains what the role involves, who can apply, and how the application process runs.

About Amazon student hiring

Amazon runs a dedicated set of early-career and graduate programs through its Jobs for Grads portal. These programs are open, in Amazon's own words, "for those who've recently completed an undergraduate, master's, or doctorate degree." The technical tracks include Software Development Engineer roles, Technical Engineering, Science positions, and AWS early-career roles, alongside non-technical and operations openings. For someone aiming at engineering, the Software Development Engineer (SDE-1) track is the main entry point.

The page you apply through is a program hub rather than a single fixed posting. Amazon lists multiple openings across the year, and the same SDE-1 title can appear for different teams and locations. Because of that, treat the official portal as the source of truth for the exact city, team, and current status of any opening.

The work

An SDE-1 at Amazon builds software solutions and solves complex problems in a fast-paced environment. The role covers the full development cycle, so you take part in design discussions, write and review code, test what you build, and help deploy and support it in production. You work alongside other engineers, scientists, and product partners on systems that operate at large scale. Amazon describes the work as building "impactful solutions at large scale" with the "freedom to explore and turn your ideas into reality." In practice that means owning real components early, learning the codebase and tooling of your team, and growing both your technical depth and your collaboration skills as you ship. The day-to-day balance of coding, design, and operational work depends on the team you join, which the portal confirms varies across the openings listed.

Eligibility

Amazon's graduate programs are aimed at recent graduates across degree levels. For the SDE-1 software track, the company looks for the following:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Recent completion of an undergraduate, master's, or doctorate degree (Amazon's stated framing for these programs).
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and complexity analysis.
• Ability to program in one or more languages such as Java, C++, Python, or a similar object-oriented language.

Amazon does not publish a single fixed batch or graduation-year cut-off on the program hub, since requirements differ by posting. If you are a final-year student or a recent graduate, check the specific opening on the portal for its exact eligibility line before you apply.

Preparation that helps

The qualifications above point clearly to where preparation pays off. Strengthen your grip on data structures and algorithms, practise object-oriented design, and be ready to reason about time and space complexity out loud. Pick one language you are genuinely comfortable in, whether that is Java, C++, or Python, and be able to write clean, working code in it under time pressure. Building a couple of small end-to-end projects, where you handle design through to deployment, mirrors the full-cycle ownership the role expects. None of this is a substitute for the official requirements, but it lines up with the fundamentals Amazon names for the SDE-1 track.

How applications work

Applications run through Amazon's official channels. You can apply directly on the Amazon Jobs portal, create an account to get personalised job recommendations, or download Amazon's A to Z mobile app to browse and apply. Because the program hub lists many roles, use the India filter and search for Software Development Engineer or SDE I to find current openings, then read each posting for its location, team, and status. Salary, joining date, and any application deadline are stated on the individual posting, not on the program overview, so confirm those details on the role you choose.

If you are mapping out your fresher job search, you can compare this with other openings on our latest job listings and the broader engineering jobs for graduates section. Postgraduate candidates may also want to look at the MCA and MSc openings we track.

Common questions

Is the Amazon SDE-1 university hiring open to freshers in India?

Yes. The role sits within Amazon's graduate programs, which target people who have recently completed an undergraduate, master's, or doctorate degree. Confirm the exact graduation-year requirement on the specific posting before applying.

What qualifications does the SDE-1 role need?

A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, complexity analysis, and at least one language such as Java, C++, or Python.

Where in India are these roles based?

Locations vary by posting and are listed on the individual role page. The program hub shows openings across Amazon's India offices, so use the India filter on the official portal to see current cities.

How do I apply for an Amazon SDE-1 role?

Apply through the Amazon Jobs portal, create an account for tailored recommendations, or use the A to Z app. Filter by India and search for Software Development Engineer to find live openings.

Source: details verified against Amazon's official Jobs for Grads page. View the official Amazon university careers page.