Application Development Engineer Internships
Application development engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience building real software systems, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Chemicals & Materials, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with Shure, Ryan, and IFF among the employers posting roles now.
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Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview
Assist the Applications Development Group in enhancing and supporting Encore applications. You will be handed extending and upgrading the existing web-based code, evaluating database query improvements, upgrading web and mobile applications, and writing new reports and database queries. This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Working under the supervision of a Senior Developer, you will design, develop, and test system features using Encore’s software development methodology.
- Working with the Project Management Office, you will evaluate and document feature requests, and bug fixes, and build a plan for project delivery, with the ultimate goal of user acceptance.
- Working with the Application Services team you will package and release your system changes as required by our Environment Change Management process.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in process
- Experience programming with C# or VB.Net
- Experience programming with ASP.Net and client/server architecture desired
- Experience working with JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, and frameworks
- Experience writing T-SQL syntax in a Microsoft SQL Server environment
- The ability to work in an agile and creative environment
- Solid communication and customer service skills
- Highly motivated individual with a passion for customer service, follow-through, and learning
Competencies
- Exceed Customer Expectations
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
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Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview
Assist the Applications Development Group in enhancing and supporting Encore applications. You will be handed extending and upgrading the existing web-based code, evaluating database query improvements, upgrading web and mobile applications, and writing new reports and database queries. This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Working under the supervision of a Senior Developer, you will design, develop, and test system features using Encore’s software development methodology.
- Working with the Project Management Office, you will evaluate and document feature requests, and bug fixes, and build a plan for project delivery, with the ultimate goal of user acceptance.
- Working with the Application Services team you will package and release your system changes as required by our Environment Change Management process.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in process
- Experience programming with C# or VB.Net
- Experience programming with ASP.Net and client/server architecture desired
- Experience working with JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, and frameworks
- Experience writing T-SQL syntax in a Microsoft SQL Server environment
- The ability to work in an agile and creative environment
- Solid communication and customer service skills
- Highly motivated individual with a passion for customer service, follow-through, and learning
Competencies
- Exceed Customer Expectations
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
#INDCORP
#LI-EL
Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Application Development Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
Tips for Your Application Development Engineer Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large employers in technology and enterprise software recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows that close before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check openings consistently across the full year rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build a portfolio before you need it
Hiring teams for application development engineer internships expect limited work history and weigh your code and project output instead. Build two or three complete projects, document the tools and architecture you used, and publish everything to GitHub so reviewers can assess your skills directly without asking for a work reference.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time to widen the pool you reach.
Practice coding screens out loud before interviews
Application development engineer intern interviews typically include a coding screen on data structures, algorithms, and problem decomposition. Practice solving problems out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you reach the correct answer. Platforms that offer timed coding challenges with spoken walkthroughs replicate the real format.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many large technology and software companies run formal cohort programs built to train people new to application development engineering, often pairing interns with dedicated mentors and rotating them across product teams. These programs recruit early in the fall and fill their seats well before spring. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 13% of the application development engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, before you open a single listing. Filter by work type and location first so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take or that require relocation you are not prepared for.
Application Development Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an application development engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A GitHub repository or deployed project gives recruiters something concrete to assess your coding skills and technical approach. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an application development engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early the employer announces return-offer decisions. Treat the internship as a long audition, deliver quality work, and ask your manager about the timeline without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for application development engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, technology companies, financial institutions, and enterprise software firms, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with applications closing as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round and reward candidates who check consistently rather than waiting for one season.
Are application development engineer internships paid?
Most professional application development engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it is not uniform across employers. Where the employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist primarily at nonprofits and very early-stage startups, and are the exception rather than the norm in this field.
What should an application development engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools and languages you used, and link directly to your code on GitHub or a live deployment so reviewers can assess your work immediately. Add relevant coursework, data structures, software engineering, systems design, keep everything factual, and hold the resume to one page.
Are there remote application development engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 88% of the application development engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide remote work fits your situation. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can commit to before you start applying.
Can international students get application development engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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