I interned at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer Intern, and the experience exceeded my expectations in many ways. From day one, I was treated like a full-time engineer—given access to real tools, repositories, and assigned a project that directly contributed to the team’s goals. The mentorship was excellent. My manager and mentor were approachable and always willing to guide me. Weekly check-ins helped me stay on track, and the feedback I received was constructive and actionable. The work culture is fast-paced but supportive. Amazon’s "Leadership Principles" are not just buzzwords—they’re actually embedded into how decisions are made and how people work. It pushed me to think big and take ownership. What stood out was the ownership I got. I wasn’t just fixing bugs—I was designing solutions, writing scalable code, and even presenting my project to senior engineers by the end. The only downside was that onboarding took a bit longer than expected, and at times, internal documentation was a little scattered. But once I got through that, it was smooth sailing. Overall, I’d highly recommend the Amazon internship to anyone who wants to work on meaningful projects and grow fast.