Software Development Engineer Early Career 2026 – Amazon – Vancouver, BC

Amazon is looking for early-career engineers ready to build at a scale most engineers only read about. As a Software Development Engineer (SDE-I) with Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC, you’ll contribute to real systems — cloud services, distributed platforms, and customer-facing products — from day one. Positions are available across multiple Canadian cities including Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON, Calgary, AB, Victoria, BC, and Winnipeg, MB.

This isn’t a role where you ease in slowly. You’ll take ownership of the full code lifecycle — from design and development through deployment and ongoing operations — while collaborating with experienced engineers across disciplines. If you’re passionate about solving complex technical problems and want to grow through hands-on work, this is a strong fit.

About the Role: Software Development Engineer, Early Career

As an SDE-I at Amazon, you’ll be embedded in teams building scalable cloud-native architectures, microservices, and resilient distributed systems. You’ll participate in code reviews, contribute to technical documentation, and work in an agile, CI/CD environment where development cycles move fast. The work is meaningful — your contributions directly affect millions of customers, sellers, and products globally.

Amazon’s culture centres on operational excellence and continuous learning. You’ll be supported through mentorship while being encouraged to take initiative and explore different technical directions. On-call responsibilities and production troubleshooting are part of the role, giving you exposure to the full engineering picture early in your career.

Benefits and Salary

For the Vancouver, BC location, the base salary range is $89,700 to $149,800 CAD annually. Amazon’s total compensation package may also include sign-on payments and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), with final compensation based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D), a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional resources focused on health and well-being.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be contributing to real engineering work across Amazon’s global infrastructure. Your day-to-day will involve designing, building, and operating scalable systems while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. These responsibilities are central to delivering high-quality products that reach customers at massive scale.

• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in large distributed computing environments
• Collaborate effectively with experienced Amazonians across disciplines to build and operate innovative products and services
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation to maintain engineering standards
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective
• Leverage GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and established design patterns
• Work in an agile environment practising CI/CD principles and participating in on-call operational responsibilities
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence

Requirements / Skills

Amazon is looking for curious, driven engineers who think big and are eager to learn. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in computer science principles, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in an environment that values ownership and initiative. Preferred candidates will have some project or internship experience to draw from.

• Programming experience in at least one general-purpose language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Data structures and algorithms knowledge, including basic algorithm development and object-oriented design principles
• Currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field
• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Technical internship or project experience is an asset (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), database systems (SQL/NoSQL), version control, or open-source contribution is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills combined with excellent written and verbal communication abilities

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Amazon job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to highlight your technical skills and relevant experience before submitting.

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