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Computer Science Intern Jobs in State College, PA

Summer 2027 Audit Intern

State College, PA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

The firm has been recognized for multiple years by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2026 ...

Summer 2027 Audit Intern

State College, PA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

The firm has been recognized for multiple years by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2026 ...

Summer 2027 Audit Intern

State College, PA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

The firm has been recognized for multiple years by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2026 ...

Engineering Support Intern

State College, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Utilize computer-aided design software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products ... ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific ...

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What is a computer science intern?

A Computer Science Intern is a temporary position where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience in software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, or other computing fields. Interns typically assist with coding, debugging, research, and testing while working under the guidance of experienced professionals. This role helps build technical skills, industry knowledge, and networking opportunities, preparing interns for full-time positions in the tech industry.

What kind of projects and tasks can I expect as a computer science intern?

As a Computer Science Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of tasks such as writing and testing code, debugging software, supporting ongoing development projects, and collaborating on team-based assignments. Interns often contribute to designing features, fixing bugs, conducting research, or assisting in quality assurance under the guidance of senior engineers or mentors. The exact nature of your projects may vary based on the company and team, but you will typically gain hands-on experience with real-world software development tools and workflows. This exposure not only builds your technical skills but also helps you understand agile work environments and best practices, making it a valuable step toward a full-time role in the field.

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Research Engineering Interns

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Cloud Technology Advancement Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking graduate / undergraduate interns to work part-time with senior technical staff to research, design, develop, integrate, and test advanced systems. This is an opportunity to work across multiple interconnected disciplines across a large team of teams.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities include:
  • Develop and deploy on-prem, external, and hybrid HPC (High Performance Compute) / cloud research platforms
  • Develop and integrate supporting AI/ML models, agentic workflows, and agentic engineering services
  • Develop HPC / cloud security principals, protocols, and practices from secure supply chain to
  • Enhance modern development practices through DevSecOps and agile methodologies
  • Advance existing hardware and software level Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automations
  • Create HPC / cloud architectural designs and documentation
  • Implement observability, telemetry, and monitoring solutions to collect and analyze system insights and performance data
Preferred Source Degree Programs:
  • Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from the College of Engineering
  • Cybersecurity from Information Sciences and Technology (IST)
  • Management Information Systems (MIS) from the Smeal College of Business
Interest in a selection of the following is required:
  • US Federal Government Research and Development
  • HPC / Cloud computing platforms and services
  • AI development and integration
  • DevSecOps practices and tools
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Secure digital supply chain practices
  • Cybersecurity policies, procedures, practices
  • Software development and design
Preferred Experience include:
  • US Military ROTC, Veteran, or Reservist service
  • Interim Secret or above Security Clearance.
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) CNCF: K8, K3S, Rancher, Longhorn, Keycloak, Kyverno), external (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud),
  • Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) technology integrations (K8, K3, Rancher, Longhorn, Keycloak, Kyverno)
  • Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • CI/CD pipelines and automation (Gitlab, Bamboo, ArgoCD, Github)
  • Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • API development and integration
  • Database management (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Computer Networking / SD-WAN
  • System administration (Windows, RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu)
  • Monitoring and logging tools (Elk stack, Loki, Grafana, Mimir, Tempo, Alloy, OTEL)
  • Version control systems expertise (Git)
  • Cybersecurity best practices (NIST, RMF, CMMC, ACAS, SAST, DAST)
  • Agile development methodologies
  • Virtualization familiarity and operability

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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