Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Mississippi

Software Engineer Intern jobs in Mississippi concentrate in enterprise software, defense and aerospace systems, and financial technology, with the most consistent hiring activity centered in Jackson, Ridgeland, and Huntsville-adjacent corridors near the Tennessee Valley. Companies like Raytheon, C Spire, and Trustmark Corporation maintain lasting intern pipelines in the state, particularly for students pursuing mobile development, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure work. Openings range from first-year undergraduates doing structured rotations to advanced students taking on independent project ownership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityColumbus, MS
Cities hiring29
Work type80% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Sol Engineering Services Llc
Virtual Research Engineering Intern
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Virtual Research Engineering Intern
Sol Engineering Services Llc
Jackson, Mississippi
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Military encouraged

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MAHLE
Quality Engineer Intern
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Quality Engineer Intern
MAHLE
Olive Branch, Mississippi
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
10,000+

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Teleflex
Industrial Engineer Intern
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Industrial Engineer Intern
Teleflex
Olive Branch, Mississippi
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$20 - $25/hr
10,000+

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IT Intern - Spring 2027
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IT Intern - Spring 2027
Dutch Oil COmpany
Columbus, Mississippi
Account Management
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management

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IT Intern - Fall 2026
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IT Intern - Fall 2026
Dutch Oil COmpany
Columbus, Mississippi
Account Management
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management

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Software Engineer Intern Jobs by City in Mississippi

Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
8 jobs
Jackson
4 jobs
Olive Branch
3 jobs
Flowood
2 jobs
Meridian
2 jobs
Moss Point
2 jobs
New Albany
2 jobs
Yazoo City
2 jobs
Hattiesburg
2 jobs

Software Engineer Intern Job Market in Mississippi

A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health20
  • Baptist Memorial Health Care
    Baptist Memorial Health Care12
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    Dutch Oil COmpany3
  • State Farm
    State Farm2
  • Republic Finance
    Republic Finance2

What Mississippi Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software engineer intern jobs across Mississippi.

  • Current enrollment in a computer science, software engineering, or related degree program
  • Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or C++
  • Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, in a collaborative setting
  • Ability to work on-site or hybrid in Mississippi for the duration of the internship term
  • Completion of at least one software project, coursework lab, or personal coding portfolio
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for team standups and documentation tasks

Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineer intern in Mississippi?

The most direct path is enrollment in an accredited computer science or software engineering program at a Mississippi university, such as Mississippi State University, the University of Mississippi, or Jackson State University. Software engineer intern roles carry no state-issued license, so employers focus on coursework completion, programming fundamentals, and a demonstrable project portfolio. Applying directly to intern recruiting cycles posted by Mississippi-based tech employers and defense contractors each fall and spring is the standard route.

Which companies hire software engineer interns in Mississippi?

Mississippi software engineer intern roles are posted by CVS Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Dutch Oil COmpany and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Defense contractors, regional financial institutions, and telecommunications firms headquartered in the Jackson metro and the Golden Triangle area are among the most consistent sources of structured intern programs in the state.

Which Mississippi cities have the most software engineer intern jobs?

Columbus, Jackson, and Olive Branch have the most software engineer intern openings in Mississippi. Jackson anchors the market as the state's largest metro, drawing activity from financial services, government technology contractors, and telecom firms, while Starkville benefits from proximity to Mississippi State University's engineering pipeline and Hattiesburg draws from institutions like the University of Southern Mississippi and nearby healthcare and logistics employers.

Are there remote software engineer intern jobs in Mississippi?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 20% of software engineer intern openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the desk-based and project-driven nature of the work. Software development, QA testing, and front-end engineering sub-roles tend to be the most remote-accessible, while embedded systems and hardware-adjacent positions typically require on-site presence at Mississippi facilities.

How can I get hired as a software engineer intern in Mississippi with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to structured university recruit programs while still in school, particularly through recruiting partnerships that Mississippi State University, the University of Mississippi, and Jackson State University maintain with regional employers. C Spire and state government IT agencies in Jackson run new-grad and early-career programs that accept applicants without prior professional experience. Building a GitHub portfolio of coursework projects and contributing to open-source work gives candidates a concrete edge when competing for roles that list experience as preferred rather than required.

Where can I find and apply to software engineer intern jobs in Mississippi?

You can find and apply to software engineer intern jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your skills and availability, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is needed to view current openings.

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