Software Engineer Internships
Software engineer 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. Technology & Software lead the field in intern hiring, with TikTok, American Express, and L3Harris among the employers posting roles now.
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Status: Non-Exempt Hours/week: 15-20
Reports to: Lead Developer
General Summary of Position
The duration of the Spring Internship Program is 8 weeks in length. Hurley & Associates is supportive of receiving credit hours for the internship. Interns are paid a competitive weekly salary.
Responsibilities
- Implement testing procedures to identify bugs
- Engage with users to better understand needs and opportunities for improvements
- Develop sections of current web applications
- Uphold and exemplify Hurley’s mission and vision statements
- Represent Hurley & Associates with integrity and professionalism
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Familiarity with code versioning tools, like GIT
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio Code / Visual Studio Professional
- Familiarity of Object-Oriented Programming Language C# preferred
- Familiarity of SQL
- Familiarity with Azure or other Cloud technologies
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks
- Good interpersonal skills
Educational and Experience Requirements
- Completed 3 semesters of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Confidentiality Requirement
- Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Comments:
Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Status: Non-Exempt Hours/week: 15-20
Reports to: Lead Developer
General Summary of Position
The duration of the Spring Internship Program is 8 weeks in length. Hurley & Associates is supportive of receiving credit hours for the internship. Interns are paid a competitive weekly salary.
Responsibilities
- Implement testing procedures to identify bugs
- Engage with users to better understand needs and opportunities for improvements
- Develop sections of current web applications
- Uphold and exemplify Hurley’s mission and vision statements
- Represent Hurley & Associates with integrity and professionalism
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Familiarity with code versioning tools, like GIT
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio Code / Visual Studio Professional
- Familiarity of Object-Oriented Programming Language C# preferred
- Familiarity of SQL
- Familiarity with Azure or other Cloud technologies
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks
- Good interpersonal skills
Educational and Experience Requirements
- Completed 3 semesters of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Confidentiality Requirement
- Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Comments:
Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Software Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- TikTok12
- American Express8
- L3Harris5
- ByteDance5
- AMD4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Software Engineer Internship Search
Apply in fall for the following summer
Large employers, major tech companies, financial institutions, and consulting firms, open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall and fill cohorts months before the start date. If you wait until spring, many structured programs are already closed. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so check back regularly throughout the year.
Build a portfolio before you need it
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so your project work becomes the proof. Complete two or three projects end-to-end, document what you built and why, name the languages and frameworks you used, and publish the code in a public repository. A visible, working project tells recruiters far more than a bullet point.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently 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.
Practice coding screens out loud before your first interview
Software engineer intern interviews center on coding problems covering data structures and algorithms. Practice solving them out loud, explaining your approach as you go, interviewers weigh how you think as much as whether you reach the right answer. Platforms that let you practice in a timed, mock-interview format closest to the real screen prepare you fastest.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger employers run rotational engineering intern programs designed to train people new to the field through placements on multiple teams. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and are competitive, identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave. Missing the application window often means waiting a full year for the next cohort.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 54% of the software engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start sorting through listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend time on roles you can take, not ones you'll decline after reading the fine print.
Software Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A GitHub repository with documented, complete projects gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a software engineer 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 performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and whether you discuss return-offer timelines before the internship ends. Treat it as a possibility to work toward, not an outcome to count on.
When should I apply for software engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, major tech companies, financial firms, and consulting practices, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with some opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are software engineer internships paid?
Most professional software engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, a startup internship and a large-tech internship rarely pay the same. Where an employer discloses pay, listings show it, so you can compare before applying.
What should a software engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the languages, frameworks, and tools you used, and link to the code on a public repository so recruiters can see it. Add relevant coursework, any open-source contributions, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote software engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 46% of the software engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a software engineering new grad or rotational program internship?
Some large employers run structured rotational engineering internships that place participants on two or three different teams across the summer. These programs are designed for people early in their careers, include cohort-style mentorship, and recruit heavily from campus pipelines. They open applications early, often in fall for the following summer, and are competitive, so apply in the first wave.
Can international students get software engineer 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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