Associate Software Engineer Internships

Associate software engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Investment & Asset Management lead in openings, with Booz Allen Hamilton, Berkley, and Blue Origin among the employers posting roles now.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top stateNew York
Top employerBooz Allen Hamilton
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type53% On-site
Top industryInvestment

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Building X Software Developer Internship
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Building X Software Developer Internship
Siemens
Chicago, Illinois
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$24 - $28/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Software Developer Intern
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Software Developer Intern
Lockheed Martin
Boulder, Colorado
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$30.16 - $34.84/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Java Software Developer-INTERN
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Java Software Developer-INTERN
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Business Analysis
Product Management
Project Management
$20.14 - $28.15/hr
10,000+

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Software Engineering Intern, Product & Developer Productivity - HP IQ
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Software Engineering Intern, Product & Developer Productivity - HP IQ
HP
San Francisco, California
Business Analysis
Product Management
Project Management
$40 - $50/hr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Software Developer Intern
Thoughtful Systems
Brooklyn, New York
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
$18 - $22/hr
On-Site

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Associate Software Engineer Internship Market

Who's Hiring

  • Booz Allen Hamilton15
  • Berkley2
  • Blue Origin2
  • Lockheed Martin2
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management

Tips for Your Associate Software Engineer Internship Search

Apply earlier than your classmates do

Large tech companies and enterprises open summer internship recruiting the preceding fall, often months before the role appears on a general job board. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in August and September if you want a summer cohort, and check again in January for spring and co-op openings.

Build a portfolio before you apply

Intern hiring teams for software engineering roles expect limited work history, so a public GitHub repository with two or three complete, documented projects is the artifact that moves your application forward. Each project should name the languages and frameworks you used and show something that runs, so a recruiter can assess your skills without an interview.

Work your campus network alongside direct applications

Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which companies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both channels reaches employers you'd miss by using only one.

Practice coding screens out loud before you submit

Most associate software engineer intern interviews include a technical screen focused on data structures and algorithms. Practice solving problems out loud and explaining your reasoning at every step, not just arriving at the answer. Interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether your final solution is correct.

Target structured new-grad engineering programs first

Many large technology companies run dedicated software engineering internship cohorts built specifically to train people without prior industry experience. These programs recruit early in the fall cycle and fill their seats well before spring. Identify the programs that fit your background and get applications in during the first recruiting wave.

Set your work-type filter before you start

On-site roles are 53% of the associate software engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, remote, hybrid, or on-site, and in which cities, before you start applying, then filter by work type and location so you're only reviewing roles you can take.

Associate Software Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an associate software engineer internship?

Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a code portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited professional experience at the intern level. A GitHub repository or deployed project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.

Can an associate software engineer internship turn into a full-time job?

Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is the quality of your work on real deliverables, team headcount at the time of your internship, and how early return-offer decisions happen in your cohort. Perform well on actual projects and ask your manager about headcount early, without counting on a specific outcome.

When should I apply for associate software engineer internships?

Earlier than most students expect. Large tech employers and enterprises open summer internship recruiting the preceding fall, often as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss a cohort that filled before you noticed it was open.

Are associate software engineer internships paid?

Most professional associate software engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so you can compare roles directly as you apply.

What should an associate software engineer internship resume include?

Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the languages and frameworks you used and link to the code, a public GitHub repository is the standard proof for software engineering candidates. Add relevant coursework, any technical skills, and keep everything to one page. Recruiters reviewing intern candidates expect project work, not years of experience.

Are there remote associate software engineer internships?

Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 47% of the associate software engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide what works for you, and filter by work type to see those openings without sorting through roles you can't take.

Can international students get associate software 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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