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, Manufacturing, and Retail lead the field in intern hiring, with TikTok, Tesla, and Palantir Technologies among the employers posting roles now.
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ompany Description
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, IPConfigure. Inc. is a privately held veteran owned video surveillance research and development software company. As a developer of IP video surveillance solutions, IPConfigure offers a variety of products - all of which leverage a browser-based interface while supporting both Windows and Linux architectures and are capable of seamlessly supporting unlimited cameras, locations, and users in a centralized, distributed, or hosted architecture. IPConfigure's Orchid VMS platform and SteelFin Appliances have been successfully deployed in facilities ranging from quick service restaurants to international ports, hospitals, and universities.
Job Summary
IPConfigure, Inc. is searching for a Software Technical Engineer Intern to work closely with a dynamic team work directly with integrators and customers ranging from small installation companies to Fortune 100 corporations. The position is responsible solving the most challenging enterprise video management issues. You will work with other engineers to debug, troubleshoot, write scripts, and create solutions. You will document solutions and work with product groups to improve IPConfigure products. You will build and configure servers running IPConfigure software. The ideal candidate will work in person in the Norfolk, Virginia office.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Communicate technically complex information with IPConfigure’s customers via telephone, written correspondence, and electronic services.
- Analyze customers’ problems and develop solutions to meet their needs. This will involve debugging, troubleshooting, writing scripts, and taking responsibility to see that the issue is fully resolved.
- Continually learn technologies and develop deep expertise in IPConfigure products. Apply that knowledge to real-world customer problems.
- Create advanced technical content including Knowledge Base articles, samples, whitepapers, and training.
- Identify and report both software bugs and customer suggestions.
Additional Responsibilities
- Build servers that customers have ordered and install required software.
- Cycle new cameras through the lab for testing.
- Install network switches and run cables.
- Visit customer sites and troubleshoot issues if remote access is not available.
- Limited travel may be required to support company events.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written and spoken English skills including the ability to provide clear instructions and communicate complex technical information effectively.
- Self-motivated, target oriented and able to work both independently and in a team environment and have a strong sense of ownership to drive customer issues till resolution.
- Networking background.
- Experience with Linux OR Windows system administration.
- Debugging, troubleshooting skills are required.
- Strong problem solving skills are essential.
- Experience in Networking, Certificates, Authentication, TCP/UDP, Firewalls, Windows Server, and Linux is desired.
- Abide by all policies, rules and regulations of the company including applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.
- All associates will perform duties as requested by management.
Education
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Bonus Experience
- Helpdesk experience.
- Cloud or hosted infrastructure experience.
- Ability to write scripts for automation.
- Experience with RESTful Web APIs.
IPConfigure, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and administers all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
ompany Description
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, IPConfigure. Inc. is a privately held veteran owned video surveillance research and development software company. As a developer of IP video surveillance solutions, IPConfigure offers a variety of products - all of which leverage a browser-based interface while supporting both Windows and Linux architectures and are capable of seamlessly supporting unlimited cameras, locations, and users in a centralized, distributed, or hosted architecture. IPConfigure's Orchid VMS platform and SteelFin Appliances have been successfully deployed in facilities ranging from quick service restaurants to international ports, hospitals, and universities.
Job Summary
IPConfigure, Inc. is searching for a Software Technical Engineer Intern to work closely with a dynamic team work directly with integrators and customers ranging from small installation companies to Fortune 100 corporations. The position is responsible solving the most challenging enterprise video management issues. You will work with other engineers to debug, troubleshoot, write scripts, and create solutions. You will document solutions and work with product groups to improve IPConfigure products. You will build and configure servers running IPConfigure software. The ideal candidate will work in person in the Norfolk, Virginia office.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Communicate technically complex information with IPConfigure’s customers via telephone, written correspondence, and electronic services.
- Analyze customers’ problems and develop solutions to meet their needs. This will involve debugging, troubleshooting, writing scripts, and taking responsibility to see that the issue is fully resolved.
- Continually learn technologies and develop deep expertise in IPConfigure products. Apply that knowledge to real-world customer problems.
- Create advanced technical content including Knowledge Base articles, samples, whitepapers, and training.
- Identify and report both software bugs and customer suggestions.
Additional Responsibilities
- Build servers that customers have ordered and install required software.
- Cycle new cameras through the lab for testing.
- Install network switches and run cables.
- Visit customer sites and troubleshoot issues if remote access is not available.
- Limited travel may be required to support company events.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written and spoken English skills including the ability to provide clear instructions and communicate complex technical information effectively.
- Self-motivated, target oriented and able to work both independently and in a team environment and have a strong sense of ownership to drive customer issues till resolution.
- Networking background.
- Experience with Linux OR Windows system administration.
- Debugging, troubleshooting skills are required.
- Strong problem solving skills are essential.
- Experience in Networking, Certificates, Authentication, TCP/UDP, Firewalls, Windows Server, and Linux is desired.
- Abide by all policies, rules and regulations of the company including applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.
- All associates will perform duties as requested by management.
Education
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Bonus Experience
- Helpdesk experience.
- Cloud or hosted infrastructure experience.
- Ability to write scripts for automation.
- Experience with RESTful Web APIs.
IPConfigure, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and administers all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Software Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- TikTok49
- Tesla43
- Palantir Technologies13
- Amazon8
- Rippling8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software87
- Manufacturing17
- Retail11
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces11
- Electronics & Hardware7
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 92% 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 8% 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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