Jr. Software Developer

Position Overview

The Jr Developer Program is a unique employment opportunity that offers excellent mentoring throughout the year – part-time (16 hrs/week) during school and full-time (40 hrs/week) during summer. Interns will be immersed in Amazon's comiXology team, gaining real-life software development experience with the prospect of transitioning into a full-time role in NYC upon successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Work part-time during the school year (16 hrs/week) and full-time during summer (40 hrs/week) with flexible schedules adjusted each quarter.
• Receive mentorship from full-time software developers to build real-life programming experience.
• Contribute as a principal team member on software projects, preparing for a post-graduation career.
• Engage actively in a program that bridges academic learning with practical industry challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program in Computer Science or a related STEM discipline.
• Ability to work 16 hrs/week during school sessions and 40 hrs/week during summer.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C/C++, or Python.
• Understanding of Computer Science fundamentals like object-oriented design, algorithm design, data structures, problem solving and complexity analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java or another object-oriented programming language.
• Background in optimization mathematics such as linear programming or nonlinear optimization.
• Ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively.
• Capacity to handle ambiguous problems and think abstractly.

Benefits & Perks

• Year-round paid internship with a clear pathway to full-time employment upon successful program completion.
• Excellent mentoring by experienced software developers.
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate class and academic needs.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Amazon's industry-leading comiXology team.

Note: Workers in NYC performing in-person work must provide proof of full COVID vaccination or obtain appropriate accommodation.

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