Software Engineering Manager Internships
Software engineering manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineering managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, Education, and Automotive, with Tesla, BAE Systems USA, and NVIDIA among the employers posting roles now.
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Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.
The Engineering function is responsible for all engineering activities within a firm to ensure that business objectives are met. Includes the creation, development, design and improvement of products, equipment, facilities, services, standards and procedures in all engineering fields.Team: ePro Engineering — Tiger Team
What you'll do:
- Build an internal tool to browse and validate event data flowing through our cloud pipeline (S3, Firehose)
- Check field completeness, flag records that don't match expected schemas, and surface data gaps
- Write SQL queries and build views over large healthcare datasets in AWS (Athena, S3)
What we're looking for:
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
- SQL experience (coursework or projects)
- JavaScript/React experience a plus (the tool will have a web UI)
- Python a plus
- Detail-oriented — healthcare data accuracy matters
- Comfortable asking questions and working in a fast-paced team
What you'll learn:
- AWS cloud architecture end-to-end (S3, Athena, Firehose, QuickSight)
- CI/CD oriented software deployment
- Healthcare data domain (claims, remittances, eligibility — HIPAA)
- Agile/sprint workflow on production software
- How data pipelines work at scale (millions of records daily)
- Building tools and automation that engineering teams depend on
Video Camera Usage:
Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.
Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.
Disclaimers:
Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. Learn more about E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.
The Engineering function is responsible for all engineering activities within a firm to ensure that business objectives are met. Includes the creation, development, design and improvement of products, equipment, facilities, services, standards and procedures in all engineering fields.Team: ePro Engineering — Tiger Team
What you'll do:
- Build an internal tool to browse and validate event data flowing through our cloud pipeline (S3, Firehose)
- Check field completeness, flag records that don't match expected schemas, and surface data gaps
- Write SQL queries and build views over large healthcare datasets in AWS (Athena, S3)
What we're looking for:
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
- SQL experience (coursework or projects)
- JavaScript/React experience a plus (the tool will have a web UI)
- Python a plus
- Detail-oriented — healthcare data accuracy matters
- Comfortable asking questions and working in a fast-paced team
What you'll learn:
- AWS cloud architecture end-to-end (S3, Athena, Firehose, QuickSight)
- CI/CD oriented software deployment
- Healthcare data domain (claims, remittances, eligibility — HIPAA)
- Agile/sprint workflow on production software
- How data pipelines work at scale (millions of records daily)
- Building tools and automation that engineering teams depend on
Video Camera Usage:
Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.
Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.
Disclaimers:
Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. Learn more about E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
Software Engineering Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Tesla12
- BAE Systems USA5
- NVIDIA3
- GE Aerospace3
- WD2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Automotive
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
Tips for Your Software Engineering Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large technology, financial services, and consulting employers open summer software engineering manager internship recruiting in September and October. Waiting until spring means competing for a much smaller pool of remaining spots. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so check regularly even after the fall wave closes.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Intern hiring teams for software engineering manager roles expect limited work history, so your portfolio is your proof. Document two or three complete projects with the tools and frameworks you used, your specific contributions, and a link to a GitHub repository or deployed build. A well-documented project with clear scope and outcomes tells recruiters more than a blank experience section.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity, many software engineering manager internships at mid-size companies never appear at university events but are posted on company career pages.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Software engineering manager intern interviews typically include a coding screen on data structures and algorithms, plus behavioral questions on how you've led or coordinated work on a project. Practice solving problems verbally, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as heavily as the final answer.
Target structured new-grad engineering programs early
Many large technology and financial services employers run dedicated software engineering internship cohort programs designed to train people new to engineering management. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Research which companies in your target industries run cohort or rotational internship programs and get your application in during the first recruiting window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 76% of the software engineering manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, relocation, commute, or fully remote, before you start reviewing openings. Filter by location and work type first so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept, not sorting through listings that don't fit your situation.
Software Engineering Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software engineering manager internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For software engineering manager candidates, a linked GitHub repository or documented project with scope, tools used, and outcomes gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a software engineering manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For software engineering manager interns, what drives it most is performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the summer, and how early the employer runs its return-offer process. Position yourself by delivering on your project scope and building relationships with your team, while keeping your full-time search running in parallel.
When should I apply for software engineering manager internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers open summer internship recruiting the preceding fall, and structured cohort programs at major technology and financial services companies fill before winter. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your background gives you the best shot at competitive programs.
Are software engineering manager internships paid?
Most professional software engineering manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the range or hourly rate where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common in technical roles at established companies.
What should a software engineering manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and link to the work itself, for software engineering manager candidates, a GitHub repository with readable code, a project write-up with architecture decisions, or a deployed application gives reviewers something to evaluate. Add relevant coursework, technical skills, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote software engineering manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 24% of the software engineering manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw a national applicant pool, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid listings and avoid sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get software engineering 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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