Junior Software Developer Internships
Junior software developer 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. Openings today cover Consulting & Professional Services, with Olsson, Clearstory, and Parsec Education among the employers posting roles now.
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The Partner Success Engineer will play a role in helping us achieve our mission to improve and transform K-12 education. Your focus will be on executing technical deliverables to partners, and enabling us to modernize, evaluate, improve, and standardize the way schools view, interpret, and respond to data.
About Parsec Education Inc
Description
Parsec Education is an innovative Educational Technology and Consulting company that aims to improve and transform K-12 education and student outcomes. Our mission is to modernize, evaluate, improve, and standardize the way schools view, interpret, and respond to data. Our vision is to make the world a better place to learn. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and pride ourselves on our core values: partner success, innovation, integrity, student-centered, and humor.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with a small, cross-functional team, including members of the Partner Success team, to ensure partner needs are clearly understood and met
- Communicate progress, blockers, and outcomes clearly within the team and to relevant stakeholders
- Build, maintain, and validate partner reports, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and reliable
- Maintain and update partner databases, including writing and optimizing SQL queries as needed
- Develop, maintain, and monitor BI dashboards that surface educational data for partners, ensuring dashboards are accurate and refreshed on schedule
- Assist in troubleshooting data quality issues and implementing fixes to improve reporting reliability
- Use Git for version control and collaborate on code using standard branching and review practices
- Write and maintain scripts and data workflows using Python, SQL, and command-line tools
- Work with BigQuery (or similar data warehouses) to query, transform, and manage large datasets
- Support the ongoing improvement and maintenance of documentation for systems, data pipelines, and processes in Notion
- Follow established engineering and data best practices while continuing to learn and grow technical skills
Experience:
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development or a related field. Bachelor's degree a plus.
- 1+ year(s) of experience in software development and ability to learn quickly.
- History of work experience and collaboration, organizational skills and documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- Passion for education and innovation, with a commitment to our mission
Requirements:
- Experience working in software development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with team members.
- Understanding and strong ability to utilize AI workflows.
Benefits:
- Awesome Collaborative Office Space located in Downtown Fresno
- Great opportunity for learning and advancment
- 14 Paid Holidays
Note:
This is a part-time, temporary position that could lead to full-time or an extended period of time.
Salary
$17 - $21 per hour
The Partner Success Engineer will play a role in helping us achieve our mission to improve and transform K-12 education. Your focus will be on executing technical deliverables to partners, and enabling us to modernize, evaluate, improve, and standardize the way schools view, interpret, and respond to data.
About Parsec Education Inc
Description
Parsec Education is an innovative Educational Technology and Consulting company that aims to improve and transform K-12 education and student outcomes. Our mission is to modernize, evaluate, improve, and standardize the way schools view, interpret, and respond to data. Our vision is to make the world a better place to learn. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and pride ourselves on our core values: partner success, innovation, integrity, student-centered, and humor.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with a small, cross-functional team, including members of the Partner Success team, to ensure partner needs are clearly understood and met
- Communicate progress, blockers, and outcomes clearly within the team and to relevant stakeholders
- Build, maintain, and validate partner reports, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and reliable
- Maintain and update partner databases, including writing and optimizing SQL queries as needed
- Develop, maintain, and monitor BI dashboards that surface educational data for partners, ensuring dashboards are accurate and refreshed on schedule
- Assist in troubleshooting data quality issues and implementing fixes to improve reporting reliability
- Use Git for version control and collaborate on code using standard branching and review practices
- Write and maintain scripts and data workflows using Python, SQL, and command-line tools
- Work with BigQuery (or similar data warehouses) to query, transform, and manage large datasets
- Support the ongoing improvement and maintenance of documentation for systems, data pipelines, and processes in Notion
- Follow established engineering and data best practices while continuing to learn and grow technical skills
Experience:
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development or a related field. Bachelor's degree a plus.
- 1+ year(s) of experience in software development and ability to learn quickly.
- History of work experience and collaboration, organizational skills and documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- Passion for education and innovation, with a commitment to our mission
Requirements:
- Experience working in software development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with team members.
- Understanding and strong ability to utilize AI workflows.
Benefits:
- Awesome Collaborative Office Space located in Downtown Fresno
- Great opportunity for learning and advancment
- 14 Paid Holidays
Note:
This is a part-time, temporary position that could lead to full-time or an extended period of time.
Salary
$17 - $21 per hour
Junior Software Developer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Junior Software Developer Internship Search
Start your search earlier than you think
Large employers and structured university programs open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly from early fall onward so you don't miss a cohort that filled before you noticed it was open.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so give recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Two or three complete projects with documented code on a public GitHub repository, a deployed application, or a linked technical write-up demonstrate ability more clearly than a list of coursework alone. Complete the projects before applications open.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
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 post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and surfaces opportunities not advertised through university channels.
Practice the actual intern coding screen out loud
Junior software developer intern interviews typically include a coding screen focused on data structures and algorithms. Practice problems out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step as you go, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you reach the correct answer. Simulate the format before your first interview, not after.
Target structured internship programs early
Larger companies run rotational and cohort programs designed specifically to train people new to software development. These programs have defined timelines, structured mentorship, and dedicated onboarding, and they recruit early in the fall cycle. Identify the programs that match your target companies, note their application deadlines, and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the junior software developer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing listings. Filter by work type and location first so you're spending time on roles you can actually accept, not sorting through positions that won't work for your situation.
Junior Software Developer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a junior software developer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A linked GitHub repository or deployed project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a junior software developer 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 work, available headcount on the team, and the employer's return-offer timeline. Treat every project and code review as a credible sample of your work, and stay engaged with your manager without assuming an offer is coming.
When should I apply for junior software developer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large tech employers and structured programs open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss a cohort that filled before you noticed it opened.
Are junior software developer internships paid?
Most professional junior software developer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears in the listing, unpaid internships exist but are less common at technology-focused companies and larger employers running structured programs.
What should a junior software developer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the languages and frameworks used and link to the code, a public GitHub repository or a deployed application gives reviewers something to evaluate. Add relevant coursework, technical skills, and your degree program. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote junior software developer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the junior software developer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you spot a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid listings so you're not sorting through positions you can't take.
Can international students get junior software developer 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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