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Wood Plc

Geotechnical Engineering Intern

Kirkland, WA · Hybrid

Are you a recent graduate with some geotechnical/environmental engineering experience? Are you ... Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams), Adobe ...

Oracle

OCI Software Engineer Intern - OVIP

Seattle, WA · On-site

$30/hr

... developer communities; and 469 independent user communities in 97 countries representing more than 1 million members. Additional Information: Hourly wage is $30 per hour. This is a 40 hour per week ...

Coupang

Summer 2026 Intern

Seattle, WA · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

As an AI Software Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to improve AI lifecycle and ML Ops platform that powers Coupang's large scale AI models. You'll gain hands-on ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate software developer intern in Seattle, WA is $26.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.06 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Graduate Software Developer Intern, you need foundational programming skills (such as Python, Java, or C++), problem-solving abilities, and a relevant degree or coursework in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), and basic software development methodologies is typically expected. Strong communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are vital soft skills that help interns integrate and contribute effectively. These skills ensure you can collaborate with teams, adapt to new technologies, and deliver meaningful project contributions during the internship.

What are some common challenges faced by Graduate Software Developer Interns when transitioning from academic projects to real-world development teams?

Graduate Software Developer Interns often find the transition from academic work to professional environments challenging due to differences in project scale, complexity, and collaboration. In industry settings, interns must quickly adapt to working within established codebases, follow team coding standards, and utilize version control tools like Git. Additionally, they will often participate in agile development cycles, requiring regular communication with team members and adapting to feedback. Embracing these new workflows and learning to ask questions proactively are key to a successful internship experience.

What does a Graduate Software Developer Intern do?

A Graduate Software Developer Intern assists in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications under the guidance of experienced developers. They typically work on real-world projects, write code, participate in team meetings, and collaborate with other departments to solve technical problems. This role helps interns gain hands-on experience, improve their programming skills, and understand how software development teams operate in a professional environment.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Software Developer Intern job openings in Seattle, WA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% Internship, 64% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,194 per year, or $26.1 per hour.
New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starlink)

New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starlink)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA • On-site

$122.50K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE (STARLINK)
At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
As arguably SpaceX's most complex software engineering challenge, Starlink offers a variety of areas within software engineering that you can focus. As a Software Engineer on the Starlink program, you will be solving challenges underpinning every aspect of the program's growth. The teams and areas you could have an impact on could include, but are not limited to:
  • Next generation networking technologies to direct data through an ever-changing network of satellites, ground stations, planes and users.
  • Firmware, embedded and controls software running on custom hardware that flies the world's largest fleet of spacecraft.
  • Infrastructure and tools to enable rapid development and reliable deployment of our code to dynamic production environments.
  • Measurement system software and hardware, supporting our in-house RF Silicon designs.
  • Full life cycle development of Starlink.com and our Mobile/Enterprise platforms.
  • Physic based software engineering to design and simulate the orbital life cycle of the Starlink constellation.

Our software engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We expect our engineers to close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance. In this role, your software will have a meaningful and measurable impact on the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop highly reliable, real-time software.
  • Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews.
  • Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, from other engineering disciplines, to plan and organize the development of our products.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline.
  • Professional development experience in C, C++, Python, C# or another object oriented language (internship experience is applicable).
  • Graduating in the spring, summer, or fall of 2026

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Strong professional/project experience writing software in a production environment.
  • Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects.
  • Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
  • Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc) and distributed systems.
  • Experience in security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $122,500.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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