Summer 2027: Software Engineering Intern
Summary
Paid, remote 10-week software engineering internship (June 7 – Aug 13, 2027) at Amplify, an edtech company serving 18M+ K–12 students and teachers. Interns help build, test, and debug web and mobile product features using common languages and frameworks, with mentorship and a 2-day in-person kickoff at the Brooklyn, NY HQ.
About Amplify
Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit .
Create an impact by shaping the world of education!
Amplify is seeking a motivated and technically driven Software Engineering Intern to join our team this summer and help us build robust, scalable, and innovative digital experiences for the educators, students, and families who use our cutting-edge educational products. This paid, remote 10-week internship offers the chance to make a real impact on products used by millions of students and teachers.
If you're comfortable with software development, problem-solving, and coding best practices, and you're genuinely curious about how technology can transform learning outcomes, this could be a perfect fit for you. The ideal candidates will love building clean, efficient, and impactful software, bring an eager, collaborative energy to your work, and feel excited to contribute to the engineering systems and product features that power K–12 learning at scale.
Though remote, interns will join a 2-day in-person experience at Amplify HQ in Brooklyn, NY. Throughout the program, interns will engage with Amplify's culture via product demos, team-building activities, and engagement initiatives, plus grow through a virtual speaker series featuring Amplify executives, additional product demos, and dedicated mentorship.
While our summer intern roles are remote positions, interns must be authorized to work in the US, reside in the US for the internship's duration, and be available full-time for the entire program, June 7 – August 13, 2027.
Key responsibilities may include:
Support the design, development, and testing of software features and enhancements across Amplify's web and mobile product suite
Help identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt to improve product quality and reliability
Assist with code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment pipelines to ensure high-quality software delivery
Contribute to technical documentation, engineering wikis, API specifications, and internal developer resources
Track and resolve issues in project management and version control systems to support sprint goals and release timelines
Participate in product demos, sprint ceremonies, and Engineering/Product Manager meetings to build knowledge of Amplify's technology stack and development practices
What we can offer you:
Direct exposure to software engineering tools, frameworks, and best practices used in EdTech
Real-world engineering challenges that affect educators, students, and families
Collaboration with Engineering, Product, and Design teams across the organization
Contributions to meaningful feature development and product improvements in a mission-driven environment
Mentorship from industry professionals at the forefront of software engineering in education
Exposure to Frontend Engineering, Backend Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, and API Development
Hands-on training in a fast-paced, agile environment
Opportunities to help shape the performance, scalability, and reliability of educational products used by millions of users
Basic Qualifications for this Amplify Internship:
Education: Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, returning to school in Fall 2027
Full-time availability to participate from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesize information, identify themes, and communicate insights clearly
Knowledge of and interest in the K–12 education technology field
Preferred Qualifications for Software Engineering Interns:
Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar
Exposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js; or backend frameworks such as Node.js, Django, or Spring
Background in software development through coursework, personal projects, open-source contributions, or prior internships
Interest in cloud computing, DevOps, API development, distributed systems, or platform engineering
Understanding of software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.
If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.
Amplify is an E-Verify participant.
Skills
As published by ashby · 35 questions · 1 written answer
Basics
Resume, Legal Name, Email Address, Location - City and State of Residence, Education History
Short answers (6)
- Mobile Number
- If available, please provide a link to your GitHub, GitLab, personal project site, or technical portfolio showing examples of your code or software projects. optional
- Candidate's Company
- If the posted salary or hourly range does not align with your expectations, please provide your desired range and any details that would help us to understand your requirements optional
- If relevant please share your website or LinkedIn page that further demonstrates your skills or experience for this role? optional
- What is your earliest preferred start date if hired?
Pick from a list (26)
- Are you available to work full-time (40 hours per week) between June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027?
- Will you reside in the US during the full period of the internship (June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027)?
- While interns will be invited to a 2-day in-person experience at Amplify HQ in Brooklyn, NY, the program is primarily remote. Does a remote internship structure align with your expectations and preferences?
- Which programming languages do you have experience using through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships/co-ops?
- Which web or application frameworks do you have hands-on experience using?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status (e.g., current F-1 visa holder requiring eventual H-1B visa status)?
- How did you hear about this role?
- Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program?
- Are you returning to school in Fall 2027?
- Have you worked for Amplify in the past as a contractor or employee (including any prior internship or co-op roles)?
- Are you currently working for Amplify as a contractor or employee (including in any internship or co-op roles)?
- Are you prohibited or limited in your performance of any job duties for any employers by any restrictive covenants not to compete, confidentiality agreements or any other contractual obligations?
- Does the posted salary or hourly pay range align with your expectations?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Please share your highest level of education completed
- If hired, would you be able to travel to our headquarters in New York for in-person onboarding or periodically during your employment as required?
- Have you previously been employed with Amplify?
- Have you ever previously been engaged to perform services for Amplify through a staffing agency, as an independent contractor or consultant, or otherwise?
- Are you currently working with Amplify Education, Inc.?
- If yes, what is the nature of your current role with Amplify? optional
- If a contingent worker, which agency are you employed with? optional
- Do you currently work or have you in the past 24 months worked for a local educational agency/school district or a state education agency?
- Have you participated in curriculum purchasing decisions at a school or district level, such as by serving on a curriculum adoption teacher committee?
- Are you subject to any agreements with any current or former employers or third parties (such as non-competition, non-solicitation, or confidentiality agreements) that might restrict your ability to work for Amplify?
Written answers (1)
- If yes, please provide the following information: name of the school district or state agency, name of the school , state , your role , dates of employment optional
Attachments (2)
- If yes, can you provide us with a copy of the agreement? optional
- If 'Yes' was your response to the previous question, please provide a copy of the agreement(s). optional
