Computer Science Internships
Computer science internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers and working data scientists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Education lead hiring activity, with Sandia National Laboratories, Savannah River Mission Completion, and Simon Property among the employers posting roles now.
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Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or related major
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5
Knowledge of fundamentals concepts of networks, servers, application, and security requirements - Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks
- Ability to learn new technologies to include artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and solve problems
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and quality
- Creativity and innovation
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
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Tips for Your Computer Science Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large tech companies, financial firms, and enterprise employers open summer internship applications as early as August or September. If you wait until spring, the most structured cohort programs are already closed. Smaller companies and co-ops post later, so check back regularly for those.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for computer science internships expect limited work history, so a linked GitHub repository, a deployed web app, or a documented data project gives recruiters something real to assess. Two or three complete projects with clear documentation and visible code will move your application further than a longer resume with no output.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches employers who don't recruit on campus at all.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Most computer science engineering internship screens involve a coding interview focused on data structures and algorithms. Practice solving problems while explaining your reasoning aloud, interviewers weight how you think as much as whether you reach the right answer. For product or data roles, practice case conversations or analytics walkthroughs the same way.
Target structured internship programs early
Large employers run formal summer engineering cohorts and university recruiting pipelines built to train people new to industry work. These programs assign a mentor, a defined project, and clearer conversion pathways than ad hoc internships. They recruit in the first fall wave and fill fast, so identify the programs that fit your background and apply immediately.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 29% of the computer science internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you set this in one step.
Computer Science Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a computer science internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level, and a GitHub repository or deployed project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a computer science internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for computer science interns is performance on real work, team headcount at offer time, and how early you signal interest. Treat the internship as an extended audition, deliver on your project, and ask about return-offer timelines mid-way through, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for computer science internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large tech employers and financial firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with some opening applications in August or September. 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 opened and filled while you weren't looking.
Are computer science internships paid?
Most professional computer science internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and many employers disclose a pay range directly in the listing. Where a listing shows compensation, you'll see it in the posting details.
What should a computer science internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history: two or three complete, documented projects naming the languages, frameworks, or tools used and linking to the code or deployed work. Add relevant coursework, algorithms, systems, databases, or whatever aligns with the role, and keep the whole document to one page. Recruiters at the intern level are assessing your output, not your employment history.
Are there remote computer science internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the computer science internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a software engineering internship program at a large tech company?
Many large tech companies run structured summer engineering internship cohorts, sometimes called university recruiting programs or new grad pipelines, designed specifically for students new to industry work. They pair interns with a mentor and a defined project, and they recruit early, often opening applications in August or September for the following summer. These programs are competitive, so apply in the first recruiting wave.
Can international students get computer science 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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