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Shaw Industries Inc

Summer 2026 STEM Internship

Dalton, GA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Interns will work alongside other interns, existing engineers, and technical professionals to ... optimization. Participate in job shadowing, hands-on activities, and structured learning ...

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As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship optimization engineer in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Optimization Engineer vs Data Analyst Intern?

AspectInternship Optimization EngineerData Analyst Intern
Required CredentialsRelevant degree in engineering, data science, or related fields; some internships may require basic programming skillsDegree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields; basic data analysis skills needed
Work EnvironmentTech companies, e-commerce, or logistics firms focusing on process and system optimizationBusiness, finance, or tech companies analyzing data to support decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries emphasizing operational efficiency and system improvementsCommon in industries relying on data insights for strategic decisions

While both roles involve working with data and technical skills, the Internship Optimization Engineer focuses on improving operational processes and system performance, often requiring engineering or technical backgrounds. In contrast, Data Analyst Interns primarily analyze data sets to generate insights. Both roles are valuable entry points in tech and data-driven industries, but they serve different core functions.

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Infographic showing various Internship Optimization Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Fall 2026 Intern - Software Engineer

C4ADS Internships

Washington, DC • On-site

Internship

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Overview
As a Software Engineer Intern at C4ADS, you will work with our software development team on full-stack web application development. Our software team creates new tools for analyzing and disseminating publicly available data for the rest of C4ADS and partner organizations aligned with our mission. You will have an opportunity to learn through experience, work in a fast-paced environment, and build a portfolio. You will also learn about our analytical workflows for open-source data analysis and tools, and develop software features that enhance our ability to create analytical impact. Software Engineer Interns receive one-on-one mentorship to advance their professional development.
Past Software Engineer Interns Have
  • Collaborated side-by-side with engineers on software development and data science
  • Optimized the data and software lifecycles in our SaaS products with mentorship
  • Modified and improved data storage and loading
  • Developed features of a critical production application
  • Learned how to use AWS cloud tools and run code in a cloud environment

What You'll Do
  • Contribute to sprint-based, agile software development projects for public-facing web applications
  • Create or contribute to development of tools for analysis and information distribution
  • Contribute to implement internal process improvements like automating manual workflows, optimizing data delivery, re-designing existing application infrastructure for greater scalability and performance, etc.
  • Work with analytical teams to understand and support their workflows through with software product features
  • Assist the team with optimizing and improving existing resources and tools

What We're Looking For
  • Experience in full-stack web development with React, Python and/or Django
  • A strong commitment to personal and professional development
  • Working knowledge with relational databases (eg. Postgres) and cloud services (e.g. AWS)
  • Experience developing projects with git and working in a team environment
  • Interest in our mission to develop technology tools and methodologies to expand global data transparency and counter illicit networks.
  • Experience in international affairs, journalism, open source intelligence (OSINT), or national security preferred

Program Details
  • Open to current undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates.
  • Program starts 9/1/2016 and will run 12-14 weeks
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the US; C4ADS does not sponsor work authorizations for interns
  • Stipend of up to $9,600 per semester, for interns who can commit to at least 30 hours per week
  • Please note that we ask you are able to commit to at least 30 hours per week to your work.

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