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Internship Backend Developer Intern Jobs in Washington, DC

HCI

AI Developer Fall Intern

Ellicott City, MD

$30 - $40/hr

AI Developer Intern -- 90 Day Internship with Potential Full-Time Opportunity. This position is ... Familiarity with full-stack development is a plus, including frontend, backend, APIs, databases ...

IBM

Federal Developer Intern 2027

Herndon, VA · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

For many, it started with an internship. As an IBM intern, you won't just gain experience - you'll ... Job Title Federal Developer Intern 2027 Date posted 10-Aug-2026 Job ID 127714 City / Township ...

IBM

Federal Developer Intern 2027

Herndon, VA · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

For many, it started with an internship. As an IBM intern, you won't just gain experience - you'll start thinking, working, and growing like an IBMer. From day one, you'll contribute to real client ...

IBM

Federal Developer Intern 2027

Herndon, VA

$19.75 - $26/hr

For many, it started with an internship. As an IBM intern, you won't just gain experience - you'll ... Job Title Federal Developer Intern 2027 Date posted 10-Aug-2026 Job ID 127714 City / Township ...

Certify

Software Developer Intern

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$20.75 - $27.25/hr

Our Graduate Internship Program is tailored for individuals passionate about the technology industry. Interns will have the ability to engage in Engineering and Product Support, while collaborating ...

Structural Technologies

Internship - Engineering

Columbia, MD · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding construction internship opportunity with a dynamic ... As a Project Engineer Intern, you will apply your knowledge and develop new skills while working on ...

Structural

Internship - Engineering

Columbia, MD

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding construction internship opportunity with a dynamic ... As a Project Engineer Intern, you will apply your knowledge and develop new skills while working on ...

UPNET

Software Developer Intern

Gaithersburg, MD

$20.75 - $27.25/hr

Interns will have the ability to engage in Engineering and Product Support, while collaborating with key stakeholders. This program begins in Fall 2024 and is an excellent opportunity for individuals ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship backend developer intern in Washington, DC is $25.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Backend Developer Intern vs Backend Developer?

AspectInternship Backend Developer InternBackend Developer
Experience LevelEntry-level, internshipMid to senior-level, full-time
CredentialsOften students or recent graduates, some coding knowledgeRelevant degree, experience, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, learning-focusedProfessional, project-driven
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with tasks, learning, supporting teamDesigning, developing, maintaining backend systems

The Internship Backend Developer Intern role is an entry-level position focused on learning and supporting existing projects, while a Backend Developer is a more experienced, full-time role responsible for building and maintaining backend systems. Internships are ideal for gaining industry exposure, whereas full-time backend roles require more technical skills and experience.

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AI Developer Fall Intern

HCI

Ellicott City, MD

$30 - $40/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job description

AI Developer Intern — 90 Day Internship with Potential Full-Time Opportunity.  This position is located in our Ellicott City, MD HQ working with the rest of our AI developers.  It requires being in-office and is not a remote or hybrid position.  

What We're Looking For

HCIactive is a forward-thinking, highly experienced AI development organization that has fully transformed into an AI-first development shop. We are looking for a highly motivated AI Developer Intern for a 90-day summer internship / trial period, with the shared intention of transitioning into a full-time role immediately afterward if the fit is strong for both the candidate and HCIactive. Candidates must have already graduated or be on track to graduate no later than December 2026.

This internship is designed for someone who can quickly adopt and effectively use our mature AI development toolkits, workflows, and engineering patterns. During the 90-day period, the candidate will have the opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability, communication skills, learning speed, initiative, and alignment with HCIactive's AI-first development approach.

The ideal candidate will have an exceptionally strong foundation in computer science, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to work with the bleeding edge of AI-powered software development. This role requires someone who can learn quickly, follow established development patterns, adapt to shifting priorities, and take initiative in a fast-moving environment.

Key qualities and experience include:

  • Excellent communication skills, both internally with team members and externally with stakeholders or users.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals, including software design, data structures, algorithms, debugging, and problem-solving.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, emerging technologies, and evolving project needs.
  • High enthusiasm for bleeding-edge AI technologies, including AI-assisted development, prompt-driven workflows, and modern AI tooling.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take initiative, ask good questions, and move work forward independently.
  • Ability to follow mature engineering patterns, since HCIactive has been using AI-assisted development practices for over three years and has well-established workflows.
  • Familiarity with full-stack development is a plus, including frontend, backend, APIs, databases, and cloud-based application architecture.
  • Experience with AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools is a strong plus. Must have Cursor experience. 
  • Strong willingness to learn and adopt HCIactive's AI development toolkits, coding standards, and implementation patterns within the 90 day internship period.
  • Candidates must have already graduated or be on track to graduate no later than December 2026

Compensation between $30-$40/hour base on experience.

**Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Company is not able to sponsor employment visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorships now or in the future for this position.