2026 Software Engineer Technical Intern (Jan and May 2027 hires)

About the role

Software Engineer interns assist seasoned developers in software development activities on current Church projects. We are looking for an upbeat, dedicated individual who loves to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific development tasks in various programming languages
• Conduct unit testing and debugging to correct defects in code
• Participate in meetings with project team members and customers
• Report on current activities and work with databases and issue tracking systems
• Engage in both individual and paired programming assignments

Work environment

This internship is an excellent opportunity to develop software engineering skills in an extraordinary development environment. Work with state-of-the-art tools to help develop enterprise solutions, tackle real production-level projects, and solve real problems. Mentor with highly experienced IT professionals while contributing to the Lord’s work in an important way. Be part of a creative, spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or within one year of graduation from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a related field
• Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
• Working toward a degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology
• Excellent communication skills for confidently sharing information within a team, often virtually
• Programming language experience in any of the following: Java/J2EE, .NET/C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, or full-stack development
• Familiarity with string manipulation, OO design, logic flows, and variable scoping
• Familiarity with databases and coding with large data sets
• Familiarity with general cloud technologies or AWS, including infrastructure as code, GitHub Actions, CloudFormation, Terraform, or Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with aspects of machine learning, such as AI, model creation, training, testing, AWS toolset, or SageMaker
• Ability to work independently and with a mentor
• Ability to multitask and meet customer-driven requirements
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Highly computer literate with familiarity across various operating systems and internet browser environments

You will be asked to demonstrate your coding experience in the interview.

Schedule

This is a 40-hour-per-week internship expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal office hours are between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Offices are located in Riverton or Lehi, UT, with most positions offering remote and hybrid options.

Start dates

January and May 2027.