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Contract Software Engineer Intern Jobs in California

Pylon Labs

Software Engineer, Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Our product has a very large problem space so there's a ton of stuff to build and take ownership of - we'd be excited to get your help as we're hiring several extremely talented software engineers ...

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Sony Electronics

Software Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$24.20 - $38.50/hr

The ideal internship candidate finds software engineering fun, loves learning new frameworks and languages, and is fastidious about their code. Using and/or contributing to open-source projects is a ...

Phonely Ltd

Software Engineer Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Software Engineer Internship This is a high-impact internship where you'll write real code, ship features, and see your work in production. Note: This is an in-office role, 5 days a week in San ...

Sony

Software Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$24.20 - $38.50/hr

The ideal internship candidate finds software engineering fun, loves learning new frameworks and languages, and is fastidious about their code. Using and/or contributing to open-source projects is a ...

Sony Corporation

Software Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA · On-site

$24.20 - $38.50/hr

The ideal internship candidate finds software engineering fun, loves learning new frameworks and languages, and is fastidious about their code. Using and/or contributing to open-source projects is a ...

Gitar, Inc.

Software Engineer Intern

San Mateo, CA · On-site

At Gitar, we're on a mission to revolutionize how developers work with code, by providing a cutting-edge platform that simplifies and accelerates the development process. As a seed-stage company, w ...

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What is the difference between Contract Software Engineer Intern vs Contract Software Developer Intern?

AspectContract Software Engineer InternContract Software Developer Intern
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in Computer Science or related fieldTypically pursuing or holding a degree in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentTech companies, startups, or software firms; project-based tasksTech companies, startups, or software firms; project-based tasks
Industry UsageCommonly used in engineering-focused roles involving system design and architectureCommonly used in development-focused roles involving coding and application building

Both roles often require similar educational backgrounds and work environments. The main difference lies in the focus: Contract Software Engineer Interns typically work on system design and architecture, while Contract Software Developer Interns focus more on coding and application development. Understanding these distinctions can help candidates choose the role that best aligns with their skills and career goals.

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Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026)

Astranis

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$29/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 16 hours ago

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Software Engineer- Backend Intern (Fall 2026)
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Platform team, you'll design and build services that autonomously control satellites, monitor telemetry for anomalies, and provide real-time situational awareness to keep our fleet safe and online. You'll also be building the core components and services that power the rest of our software organization, enabling every team to move faster and more reliably.
You will be shaping the foundation of software that has to work flawlessly - because our satellites depend on it.
This role will contribute to both our commercial and US government programs.
Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.
Role
  • Design and build high-performance, reliable, mission-critical software that is used to send commands to space
  • Take full ownership of features, working across backend and infrastructure
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent degree
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • Experience and understanding of databases (Postgres, etc)
  • Experience and understanding of pub/sub and streaming systems (RabbitMQ, Flink, etc)
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience building fleet management systems

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
Base Hourly Pay
$29-$29 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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