Amazon: does its software development engineer sponsor a UK visa?
Unconfirmed. Amazon publishes no sponsorship policy for its software development engineer, so we cannot state a firm answer. The position requires independent right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship statement published.
- Sponsors grads?
- Not published
- Pay vs threshold
- Not published
- Opportunity
- internship
- 2027 cycle
- Internships typically run between January and September 2027
- Confidence
- high
Amazon Software Development Engineer: at a glance
Amazon's 2027 Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship in the UK places students with a manager and a mentor to own a project through design, deployment and ongoing operations. Internships are full time and in office, Monday to Friday. Interns join a wider intern community with weekly intern office hours and dedicated IT and HR support, and on successful completion may be considered for a graduate role or a second internship. Source
- Who can apply
- Students enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, with at least one term of study remaining after the internshipSource
- Locations
- Edinburgh, Bristol, London, CambridgeSource
- Degree requirement
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields (currently enrolled)Source
How Amazon recruits
2027 internship. 4 stages, from Amazon's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Amazon names them.
Online application
Application form
Submit CV and answer questions about your experience and skills.
“Apply Review available roles and apply to the job that best fits your interests, skills, and career goals.”
Online Assessment
Online tests
Coding and algorithm assessment to evaluate problem-solving abilities.
“Online assessment If our recruiting team wants to move forward, you'll be asked to do an Online Assessment (OA). It puts you in real Amazon situations so we can learn more about you.”
Virtual interviews
Live video interview
Behavioral and technical interviews about past experience and specific scenarios.
“Virtual interviews Depending on the outcome of your OA, our recruiting team may invite you to interview. Interviewers will ask about past experiences and specific situations to assess your potential performance.”
Offer
Offer
Notification of hiring decision and offer details within five business days.
“Offer After your interview, our team will let you know your result within five business days. If you get an offer, it'll include the location, benefits, and a start date.”
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What Amazon publishes about this programme
Checked against Amazon's own careers pages on 2026-10-09. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.
- Visa sponsorship policy: not published
- Application dates: published
- Programme description: published
- Duration and start date: not published
- Who can apply: published
- Pay: not published
- Locations: published
- Degree requirement: published
- Recruitment stages: published
More early careers programmes at Amazon
- Amazon Area Manager Graduate Programme (Operations)graduate scheme, no published policy
- Software Development Engineer (SDE), University/New Grad Program (UK)graduate scheme, no published policy
- 12-month internships, London (Construction Manager, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, Financial Analyst Intern 2027)placement, no published policy
Sources
- https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/career-programs/university/sde
- https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10554586/2027-software-dev-engineer-intern-united-kingdom
Verdict last checked 2026-10-09. How we check programme verdicts
Common questions
Does Amazon sponsor visas for its software development engineer?
Unconfirmed. Amazon publishes no sponsorship policy for its software development engineer, so we cannot state a firm answer. Twelve-week full-time internship in software engineering at Amazon, working on real projects from day one. Based in London or Cambridge. The position requires independent right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship statement published.
What is the Amazon software development engineer?
Amazon's 2027 Software Development Engineer (SDE) internship in the UK places students with a manager and a mentor to own a project through design, deployment and ongoing operations. Internships are full time and in office, Monday to Friday. Interns join a wider intern community with weekly intern office hours and dedicated IT and HR support, and on successful completion may be considered for a graduate role or a second internship.
Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?
The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.
When do applications open for the Amazon software development engineer?
Internships typically run between January and September 2027. Checked on 2026-10-09 against Amazon's own site.
Who can apply for the Amazon software development engineer?
Students enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, with at least one term of study remaining after the internship, according to Amazon's own careers information.
Where is the Amazon software development engineer based?
Edinburgh, Bristol, London, Cambridge, according to Amazon's own careers information.
What degree do you need for the Amazon software development engineer?
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields (currently enrolled), according to Amazon's own careers information.
How should I confirm Amazon's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Amazon's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.
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