Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Texas

Software Engineer Intern jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, machine learning, enterprise software, and semiconductor development at companies operating at every level from early internships through senior engineering roles. Austin, Dallas, and Houston anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Amazon Web Services maintaining consistent intern programs across the state. Embedded systems, full-stack web development, and data engineering are the most in-demand specialties for interns in Texas right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47+
Top employerMichael Baker International
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring10
Work type89% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Oracle
OCI Software Engineer Intern
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Oracle
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OCI Software Engineer Intern
Oracle
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$30/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Udemy, Inc.
Front End Software Engineer Intern
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Udemy, Inc.
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Front End Software Engineer Intern
Udemy, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site

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Amazon
Software Development Engineer Intern/Co-op
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Amazon
Added 7mo ago
Software Development Engineer Intern/Co-op
Amazon
Austin, Texas
IT Support & Systems Administration
IT Support
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Human Spaceflight Engineer Intern
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Booz Allen Hamilton
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Human Spaceflight Engineer Intern
Booz Allen Hamilton
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Data Science
$53k - $108k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Electric Power Engineers
Power Systems Engineer Intern
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Electric Power Engineers
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Power Systems Engineer Intern
Electric Power Engineers
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$28 - $30/hr
Remote (US)
Doctorate
51-200

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Software Engineer Intern Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
15 jobs
Houston
13 jobs
Dallas
7 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Irving
2 jobs
Richardson
2 jobs
Arlington
1 jobs
Carrollton
1 jobs
Harlingen
1 jobs

Software Engineer Intern Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Michael Baker International
    Michael Baker International10
  • Braun Intertec
    Braun Intertec5
  • Intertek
    Intertek3
  • Electric Power Engineers
    Electric Power Engineers2
  • HARMAN International
    HARMAN International2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services24
  • Technology & Software8
  • Construction & Real Estate6
  • Electronics & Hardware6
  • Manufacturing3

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Currently enrolled in a computer science, software engineering, or related bachelor's program
  • Proficiency in at least one language such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript
  • Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts
  • Experience with version control tools, particularly Git and collaborative development workflows
  • Ability to work on-site or hybrid at a Texas office location during the internship term
  • Completion of at least one personal, academic, or open-source project demonstrating coding ability

Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineer intern in Texas?

Becoming a software engineer intern in Texas starts with enrollment in a computer science, software engineering, or closely related degree program at a Texas university or college. Software engineering internships in Texas carry no state-issued license requirement. The most practical path is building a portfolio of coding projects, completing relevant coursework in data structures and systems, and applying directly to intern programs at Texas-based technology companies and research institutions during fall or spring recruiting cycles.

How much do software engineer interns make in Texas?

Software engineer interns in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software engineer interns in Texas?

Employers hiring software engineer interns in Texas right now include Michael Baker International, Braun Intertec, and Intertek, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large concentration of semiconductor firms, defense contractors, and enterprise technology companies means intern programs here often involve hardware-adjacent software work alongside standard web and cloud roles.

Which Texas cities have the most software engineer intern jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most software engineer intern openings in Texas. Austin's dense concentration of technology company offices and startups drives the highest volume, while Dallas attracts interns through its large financial technology and telecommunications employers, and Houston draws openings from energy software, aerospace, and healthcare technology firms headquartered there.

Are there remote software engineer intern jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. Software engineering is well suited to remote work, and about 11% of software engineer intern openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work can be done entirely through code, communication tools, and cloud environments. Front-end development and data analysis internships tend to appear most often in fully remote formats.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to structured intern programs designed specifically for students with limited experience, such as the programs Dell Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and Salesforce run out of their Texas offices for first- and second-year students. Building two or three completed GitHub projects and contributing to open-source repositories makes a stronger impression than coursework alone. Texas universities with large computer science programs also connect students directly to regional employer recruiting events each semester.

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

You can find and apply to software engineer intern jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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