Software Development Graduate, 2026 Melbourne

About the Role

Amazon/AWS is hiring graduate software developers for its Melbourne, Victoria location. This role sits in a fast-paced, inclusive environment where engineers solve complex, high-scale problems for real customers and contribute to software that has global reach. The team values collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning, and offers the chance to build impactful products while working with colleagues across the world.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will take software from idea to operation. That includes partnering with stakeholders to understand needs, designing and building solutions, and supporting the live systems you create at scale. You’ll work with a global team on new challenges, learn through experimentation, and contribute to delivering a strong customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Own software development across the full lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment and ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and a global engineering team to define and solve technical problems.
• Build software systems designed to operate at large scale.
• Apply an experimental mindset and learn from both successful and unsuccessful outcomes.
• Support the creation of customer-facing experiences used around the world.

Requirements

• Must be in the final semester or trimester of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or have completed university studies within the last 24 months at the time of applying.
• Must be able to start the role between Dec 2024 and June 2026.
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related tertiary qualification.
• Strong object-oriented design and programming ability, preferably in C, C++, or Java on UNIX/Linux.
• Experience with distributed or multi-tier systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Exposure to optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
• Ability to explain technical problems and proposed solutions clearly.
• Comfort with ambiguous or undefined problems and the ability to think abstractly.
• Preferred: experience developing in Linux.
• Preferred: experience building software on AWS platforms.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed as they come in. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an online assessment, which should be finished within 5 business days. Successful applicants will then move to three virtual interviews focused on Amazon Leadership Principles.

Additional Information

Amazon promotes an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or onboarding stages, support is available through the company’s accommodations process.

Acknowledgement of Country

Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia and recognises their ongoing connection to land, sea, and community. Respect is extended to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Company Details

Company: Amazon Support Services Pty Ltd - D05

Job ID: A2852628