Software Development Manager Internships
Software development manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience leading engineering teams, mentorship from working engineering managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, with Amazon, Tyler Technologies, and TikTok among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Location
Positionrequires working onsite in our Fremont, CA office.
Duration
Initialterm typically 6 months; may be extended up to approximately 12 months based onbusiness needs, performance, continued eligibility/work authorization, andmutual agreement.
Position Summary
TheSoftware Development Intern will work with experienced engineers on supervised,hands-on assignments supporting the development, testing, enhancement, andmaintenance of enterprise software products used by research and complianceorganizations. Assignments will be selected based on the intern's education,demonstrated skills, project needs, and development objectives.
Major Responsibilities
1. Assistwith development and enhancement of application features under the direction ofsenior developers or technical leads.
2. Write,debug, test, and document application code consistent with team standards.
3. Developunit tests and assist with integration, regression, and defect verificationactivities.
4. Investigatesoftware defects and implement approved fixes under supervision.
5. Assistwith REST APIs, integrations, data validation, database queries, anddata-migration activities as assigned.
6. Supportmodernization of legacy application components and front-end development usingapproved technologies.
7. Participatein code reviews, design discussions, sprint planning, demonstrations, andengineering team meetings.
8. Prepareand maintain technical documentation for assigned work.
9. Collaboratewith Development, QC, Product Management, and other teams to understandrequirements and acceptance criteria.
10. Use company-approvedsource-control, CI/CD, issue-management, security, and development practices.
11. Take on progressively morecomplex assignments as technical proficiency and product knowledge increase.
Product, Data & AI/ML Responsibilities
Dependingon assigned projects, the intern may:
1. Assistwith the development and integration of AI/ML and predictive analyticscapabilities within research management and compliance applications.
2. Prepare,process, validate, and analyze research-related data used for applicationdevelopment, analytics, reporting, and approved AI/ML use cases.
3. Assistin developing and evaluating basic machine-learning models to identifypatterns, trends, and potential predictive insights from research data.
4. Supportdevelopment of data integrations, dashboards, reporting tools, and automatedworkflows that improve access to and use of research information.
5. Assistwith integrating AI/ML models and data-processing capabilities into existingenterprise applications and APIs under technical supervision.
6. Supportapplication capabilities for managing research protocols, approvals, amendments,grants, disclosures, and related research information.
7. Developpractical understanding of research compliance processes supported by companyproducts, including IRB, IACUC, IBC, and COI, and apply approved requirementsto assigned development work.
8. Assistwith designing and testing software capabilities that support regulatorycompliance, data integrity, traceability, and accurate tracking and reportingof research activities.
9. Workwith senior developers, product/domain specialists, and QA personnel to refinealgorithms, validate results, and improve data-processing and applicationfunctionality.
10. Research emerging AI/ML, dataanalytics, and software-development technologies and, under guidance, evaluatetheir potential application to company products.
Learning & Development Objectives
1. Applyacademic knowledge to a professional software-development environment.
2. Developpractical experience across requirements, design, coding, testing, code review,quality practices, and release processes.
3. Receivetechnical direction, mentoring, and periodic feedback from experienced teammembers.
4. Buildunderstanding of enterprise software architecture, secure coding, qualitycontrols, and cross-functional product delivery.
Qualifications
1. Recentlycompleted a Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D., or other qualifying degree in arelated technical field.
2. Degreefield should be Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering,Information Technology, Data Science, or a closely related technical field.
3. Foundationalknowledge of programming, object-oriented concepts, databases, algorithms, andsoftware-development practices.
4. Coursework,academic projects, prior internship experience, or other evidence ofsoftware-development capability.
5. Abilityto analyze problems, learn new technologies, communicate clearly, and workcollaboratively.
Preferred Technical Exposure
Exposureto one or more of the following is helpful but not required:
1. Javaand object-oriented programming
2. Spring/ Spring Boot
3. JavaScript/ TypeScript and Angular or React
4. SQLand relational databases
5. RESTAPIs
6. Git/ source control
7. Unitor automated testing
8. CI/CDor cloud technologies
Employment & Work Authorization
This is a temporary, paidinternship and does not guarantee or create an entitlement to regular orpermanent employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the UnitedStates for the duration of employment. Where applicable, the work must remainconsistent with the individual's authorized practical training and field ofstudy. Employees are responsible for maintaining valid work authorization andtimely providing required employment-eligibility documentation.
Company Background
KeySolutions Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based enterprise software product companythat develops, licenses, and supports proprietary technology platforms foruniversities, academic medical centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechcompanies, research institutes, and government organizations worldwide. Ourproducts automate and manage Research Administration and Compliance, GrantsManagement, Conflict of Interest, laboratory research, and related researchoperations. Built on a highly configurable enterprise platform and increasinglyenhanced with AI/ML, intelligent automation, and advanced data analytics, oursolutions are deployed as cloud-based SaaS, customer-hosted, or protectedenvironments. Key Solutions combines continuous product innovation withimplementation, support, and specialized professional services to help researchorganizations improve compliance, productivity, decision-making, and discovery.
http://www.keyusa.com
https://www.keyusa.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity
KeySolutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employmentopportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to anycharacteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KeySolutions is committed to equal employment opportunity for individuals withdisabilities and protected veterans.
Job Description
Position Title:
Position Type:
Department:
Reports to:
Salary Range:
Job Location:
Job Location
Positionrequires working onsite in our Fremont, CA office.
Duration
Initialterm typically 6 months; may be extended up to approximately 12 months based onbusiness needs, performance, continued eligibility/work authorization, andmutual agreement.
Position Summary
TheSoftware Development Intern will work with experienced engineers on supervised,hands-on assignments supporting the development, testing, enhancement, andmaintenance of enterprise software products used by research and complianceorganizations. Assignments will be selected based on the intern's education,demonstrated skills, project needs, and development objectives.
Major Responsibilities
1. Assistwith development and enhancement of application features under the direction ofsenior developers or technical leads.
2. Write,debug, test, and document application code consistent with team standards.
3. Developunit tests and assist with integration, regression, and defect verificationactivities.
4. Investigatesoftware defects and implement approved fixes under supervision.
5. Assistwith REST APIs, integrations, data validation, database queries, anddata-migration activities as assigned.
6. Supportmodernization of legacy application components and front-end development usingapproved technologies.
7. Participatein code reviews, design discussions, sprint planning, demonstrations, andengineering team meetings.
8. Prepareand maintain technical documentation for assigned work.
9. Collaboratewith Development, QC, Product Management, and other teams to understandrequirements and acceptance criteria.
10. Use company-approvedsource-control, CI/CD, issue-management, security, and development practices.
11. Take on progressively morecomplex assignments as technical proficiency and product knowledge increase.
Product, Data & AI/ML Responsibilities
Dependingon assigned projects, the intern may:
1. Assistwith the development and integration of AI/ML and predictive analyticscapabilities within research management and compliance applications.
2. Prepare,process, validate, and analyze research-related data used for applicationdevelopment, analytics, reporting, and approved AI/ML use cases.
3. Assistin developing and evaluating basic machine-learning models to identifypatterns, trends, and potential predictive insights from research data.
4. Supportdevelopment of data integrations, dashboards, reporting tools, and automatedworkflows that improve access to and use of research information.
5. Assistwith integrating AI/ML models and data-processing capabilities into existingenterprise applications and APIs under technical supervision.
6. Supportapplication capabilities for managing research protocols, approvals, amendments,grants, disclosures, and related research information.
7. Developpractical understanding of research compliance processes supported by companyproducts, including IRB, IACUC, IBC, and COI, and apply approved requirementsto assigned development work.
8. Assistwith designing and testing software capabilities that support regulatorycompliance, data integrity, traceability, and accurate tracking and reportingof research activities.
9. Workwith senior developers, product/domain specialists, and QA personnel to refinealgorithms, validate results, and improve data-processing and applicationfunctionality.
10. Research emerging AI/ML, dataanalytics, and software-development technologies and, under guidance, evaluatetheir potential application to company products.
Learning & Development Objectives
1. Applyacademic knowledge to a professional software-development environment.
2. Developpractical experience across requirements, design, coding, testing, code review,quality practices, and release processes.
3. Receivetechnical direction, mentoring, and periodic feedback from experienced teammembers.
4. Buildunderstanding of enterprise software architecture, secure coding, qualitycontrols, and cross-functional product delivery.
Qualifications
1. Recentlycompleted a Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D., or other qualifying degree in arelated technical field.
2. Degreefield should be Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering,Information Technology, Data Science, or a closely related technical field.
3. Foundationalknowledge of programming, object-oriented concepts, databases, algorithms, andsoftware-development practices.
4. Coursework,academic projects, prior internship experience, or other evidence ofsoftware-development capability.
5. Abilityto analyze problems, learn new technologies, communicate clearly, and workcollaboratively.
Preferred Technical Exposure
Exposureto one or more of the following is helpful but not required:
1. Javaand object-oriented programming
2. Spring/ Spring Boot
3. JavaScript/ TypeScript and Angular or React
4. SQLand relational databases
5. RESTAPIs
6. Git/ source control
7. Unitor automated testing
8. CI/CDor cloud technologies
Employment & Work Authorization
This is a temporary, paidinternship and does not guarantee or create an entitlement to regular orpermanent employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the UnitedStates for the duration of employment. Where applicable, the work must remainconsistent with the individual's authorized practical training and field ofstudy. Employees are responsible for maintaining valid work authorization andtimely providing required employment-eligibility documentation.
Company Background
KeySolutions Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based enterprise software product companythat develops, licenses, and supports proprietary technology platforms foruniversities, academic medical centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechcompanies, research institutes, and government organizations worldwide. Ourproducts automate and manage Research Administration and Compliance, GrantsManagement, Conflict of Interest, laboratory research, and related researchoperations. Built on a highly configurable enterprise platform and increasinglyenhanced with AI/ML, intelligent automation, and advanced data analytics, oursolutions are deployed as cloud-based SaaS, customer-hosted, or protectedenvironments. Key Solutions combines continuous product innovation withimplementation, support, and specialized professional services to help researchorganizations improve compliance, productivity, decision-making, and discovery.
http://www.keyusa.com
https://www.keyusa.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity
KeySolutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employmentopportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to anycharacteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KeySolutions is committed to equal employment opportunity for individuals withdisabilities and protected veterans.
Software Development Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Amazon13
- Tyler Technologies8
- TikTok7
- ByteDance3
- MSA Safety3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Distribution & Wholesale
Tips for Your Software Development Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large employers running structured engineering leadership intern cohorts open applications the fall before the internship starts, often in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings now and set a reminder to return in early fall if you are planning for the following summer.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Software development manager intern screens assess technical and organizational judgment, not employment history. Document two or three complete projects with the languages and tools used, link to the code repository, and write a short summary of what you scoped, built, and shipped. That portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate before any interview.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied directly 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, do both rather than relying on one channel alone.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Software development manager intern screens typically include a coding round on data structures and algorithms, plus a behavioral or leadership conversation. Practice solving problems verbally, walking through your reasoning as you go, interviewers weigh how you think and communicate as much as whether you reach the right answer. Timed mock sessions are more useful than silent solo practice.
Target structured management rotational programs early
Several large technology and enterprise employers run rotational or associate engineering manager programs built specifically to develop people new to the management track. These cohorts recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Identify the programs that match your background and apply in the first wave rather than waiting for a second round.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 55% of the software development manager 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 up front so you are spending time on roles you can actually accept.
Software Development Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software development manager internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that links to code repositories, technical write-ups, or project documentation so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications to companies running smaller cohorts with campus career fairs, where engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a software development manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for software development manager interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early the employer sets return-offer timelines. Position for one by treating every project as a permanent hire would, without counting on the outcome before it's offered.
When should I apply for software development manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, particularly those running structured engineering leadership cohorts, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push.
Are software development manager internships paid?
Most professional software development manager 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, use that information to compare opportunities rather than relying on general estimates.
What should a software development manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show you can scope, build, and ship, with the languages, frameworks, and tools used and a link to the code repository or write-up. Add relevant coursework in algorithms, systems, or software engineering. Keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote software development manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 45% of the software development manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants nationally, so apply early. Filter by work type to see only the format you can commit to rather than sorting through every listing.
What is a software engineering management rotational internship?
Some larger technology and enterprise companies run rotational internship programs that place engineering management interns across two or three teams over a single summer, giving exposure to different codebases, product areas, and leadership styles. These programs target candidates new to management-track roles, recruit aggressively in the fall, and are competitive, identifying and applying in the first recruitment wave improves your chances significantly.
Can international students get software development manager 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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