Internship, Software Engineer

Responsibilities

The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and document software components within an Agile environment. They will also translate user requirements into technical solutions and support the overall software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited university with at least junior-level standing in a technical field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering. Applicants are required to have the ability to work remotely within the United States for the full 10-week program duration.

Skills

• Software engineering
• Coding
• Debugging
• Technical documentation
• Automated test scripts
• Agile software development
• Generative AI
• Prompt development
• Enterprise integration
• Service-oriented architecture
• APIs
• Messaging
• Event streaming
• Data integration
• Business analysis
• Process mapping

About this role

Are you an aspiring professional looking to gain hands-on experience and expand your skill set in a real-world business environment? The ​Software Internship​ offers an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge, build practical skills, and contribute to meaningful work.

At VSP Vision, we’re on a mission to help people see every possibility—and we do that through our strategic business pillars that connect nearly 90 million patients and their health data to network doctors across the globe.

As the ​Software Engineer Intern​, you’ll partner with experienced professionals and support a dynamic team across key functions. This role provides exposure to the day-to-day operations of a multi-faceted organization while helping you develop critical business competencies.
Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, business partners, and leaders on coding and debugging

Deliver effective technical documentation, automated test scripts, and software components

Translate user stories and requirements, develop automated test scripts, and implement test scripts and software components within projects

Support technical design, planning, testing, and implementation within the Agile software development process
Job Specifications

Ability to work remotely within the United States, including private or semi-private workspace

Availability to participate for the full 10-week program – Monday through Friday

Access to high-speed internet – Required technology will be provided

Preferred Skills

​​Generative AI tools and prompt development​

​​Enterprise integration concepts and service-oriented architecture​

​​APIs, messaging, event streaming, or data integration​

​​Business and technical analysis​

​​Process mapping and technical documentation​

Education Level: Currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited college or university, with at least junior-level (3rd year) standing

Degree Target: ​Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field​

Program Dates: June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027
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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Salary Ranges: $26.50 - $32.50
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Insurance · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA · founded 1955