Backend Software Engineer Internships
Backend 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. Technology & Software, Social Media, and Media & Entertainment lead the market for internship openings, with TikTok, DELSYS, and Rippling among the employers posting roles now.
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Delsys Inc. (www.delsys.com) is the world leader in wearable and non-contact sensor technology for high performance electromyography, biomechanics, and physiology instruments. Since our inception in 1993, we have focused on building a strong interdisciplinary engineering team to solve some of the most intractable challenges for non-invasive biosignal sensing for human performance research and education. We maintain a fully-featured design and production facility, serving a unique portfolio of hardware and software products that support clients and institutions in over 85 countries. Together with our affiliate company Altec Inc. (www.altecresearch.com) we maintain an active portfolio of research programs that leverage the latest advances in computational technologies and sensor solutions to serve a wide variety of industrial, academic, and federal government needs.
Job Description
We are seeking aspiring Software Engineers to join the Product Development Team at Delsys to help develop the core components that comprise the back-end architecture of our signal acquisition and processing software for movement science and human health applications. Our Software Engineers seek to deliver sound and vetted software solutions while making impactful contributions to all elements of our product portfolios.
Preference will be given to those that can demonstrate an aptitude for managing complex projects and have an ability to solve problems independently. Candidates who have developed their own applications, or have directly contributed to one in an impactful way are strongly urged to attach screenshots or submit a link to download the app.
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Design and implement software supporting our core product and portfolios including our body-worn physiological measurement sensors
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Create, integrate, and test new API’s, and software components into our product lines
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Design data management strategies and implement using modern frameworks
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Implement drivers to communication with custom PC peripherals
- Assist in the design and implementation of software solutions that translate proven research concepts into real-world products in the marketplace
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Be currently enrolled in or have recently graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer engineering, computer science, or similar program
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Be fluent in Java, C#, or C++
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Strong object-oriented design skills
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Have experience with back-end development for Windows or Linux applications
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Experience with wearable technology sensors or real-time data signals is useful but not required
- Must be able to show valid work eligibility
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About Us
Delsys Inc. (www.delsys.com) is the world leader in wearable and non-contact sensor technology for high performance electromyography, biomechanics, and physiology instruments. Since our inception in 1993, we have focused on building a strong interdisciplinary engineering team to solve some of the most intractable challenges for non-invasive biosignal sensing for human performance research and education. We maintain a fully-featured design and production facility, serving a unique portfolio of hardware and software products that support clients and institutions in over 85 countries. Together with our affiliate company Altec Inc. (www.altecresearch.com) we maintain an active portfolio of research programs that leverage the latest advances in computational technologies and sensor solutions to serve a wide variety of industrial, academic, and federal government needs.
Job Description
We are seeking aspiring Software Engineers to join the Product Development Team at Delsys to help develop the core components that comprise the back-end architecture of our signal acquisition and processing software for movement science and human health applications. Our Software Engineers seek to deliver sound and vetted software solutions while making impactful contributions to all elements of our product portfolios.
Preference will be given to those that can demonstrate an aptitude for managing complex projects and have an ability to solve problems independently. Candidates who have developed their own applications, or have directly contributed to one in an impactful way are strongly urged to attach screenshots or submit a link to download the app.
Responsibilities
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Design and implement software supporting our core product and portfolios including our body-worn physiological measurement sensors
-
Create, integrate, and test new API’s, and software components into our product lines
-
Design data management strategies and implement using modern frameworks
-
Implement drivers to communication with custom PC peripherals
- Assist in the design and implementation of software solutions that translate proven research concepts into real-world products in the marketplace
Requirements
Qualifications
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Be currently enrolled in or have recently graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer engineering, computer science, or similar program
-
Be fluent in Java, C#, or C++
-
Strong object-oriented design skills
-
Have experience with back-end development for Windows or Linux applications
-
Experience with wearable technology sensors or real-time data signals is useful but not required
- Must be able to show valid work eligibility
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Tips for Your Backend Software Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large employers open summer internship applications in September and October and fill cohorts well before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so new openings appear throughout the year. Waiting until spring means competing for whatever seats remain after the first wave closes.
Build a GitHub portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for backend internships expect limited work history and look at code instead. Two or three complete projects showing REST APIs, database design, or backend service architecture, each with a clean README and working demo, give a recruiter something concrete to forward to an engineering reviewer.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors and career center staff often know which companies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside those campus channels widens the pool you reach and covers employers who never attend fairs.
Practice coding screens out loud before your first interview
Backend intern screens typically involve data structures and algorithms problems, and interviewers weigh how you reason through a problem as much as whether you reach a correct solution. Practice on a whiteboard or shared editor, narrate your thinking as you go, and work through edge cases before writing a single line of code.
Target structured internship programs at larger companies
Many large technology and finance employers run cohort-based engineering internship programs built to onboard people new to production work. These programs recruit early, move on tight timelines, and fill before general applications open. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first week they accept submissions.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the backend software engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through openings on Migrate Mate, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept.
Backend Software Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a backend software engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A GitHub repository showing complete backend projects, with documented code and a working demo, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a backend software engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real production work, team headcount at the time your internship ends, and how early return-offer decisions are made in that cycle. Treat the internship as an extended audition, deliver on your assigned scope, and ask your manager mid-intern how return offers are evaluated at that company.
When should I apply for backend software engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October, and fill cohorts before the calendar year ends. Smaller companies, startups, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly means you won't miss a wave that closed before you noticed it.
Are backend software engineer internships paid?
Most professional backend software engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at companies running structured engineering programs.
What should a backend software engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the languages, frameworks, and databases you used, along with a linked GitHub repository so reviewers can read the actual code. Add relevant coursework in systems, algorithms, and databases. Keep everything to one page.
Are there remote backend software engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the backend software engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from everywhere, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get backend 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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