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Internship R&D Software Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Trident Consulting

SDET

Mclean, VA · On-site

$50.75 - $65.25/hr

They are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design and maintain automation ... R&D. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in San Ramon, USA, with a team of 51-200 ...

Ring0 Technologies Inc

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Software Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

Software Engineer RING0-25-00000064 Fort Meade, MD, US, 20755 Full-Time TS/SCI w/Poly Ring0 ... or internship experience acceptable) * Experience developing software in C, C++, C#, Java, or ...

Ring0 Technologies Inc

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Software Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

Software Engineer RING0-25-00000064 Fort Meade, MD, US, 20755 Full-Time TS/SCI w/Poly Ring0 ... or internship experience acceptable) * Experience developing software in C, C++, C#, Java, or ...

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Software Engineer 4

Chantilly, VA · On-site

The Software Engineer Level 4 will support advanced technical efforts to analyze, assess, develop ... Generous paid time off for R&R * Time off for volunteering missions * Health membership ...

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Software Engineer 4

Chantilly, VA

The Software Engineer Level 4 will support advanced technical efforts to analyze, assess, develop ... Generous paid time off for R&R * Time off for volunteering missions * Health membership ...

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply) * At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Preferred ...

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply) * At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Preferred ...

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply) * At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Preferred ...

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

At least 4 years of experience in software engineering (Internship experience does not apply) * At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) Preferred ...

Auria

Staff Software Engineer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$130K - $170K/yr

Software Engineering Excellence: Apply advanced problem-solving skills and methodologies to complex ... With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R amp;D, we set the pace ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship r&d software engineer in Washington, DC is $28.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.41 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship R&D Software Engineer vs Software Developer Intern?

AspectInternship R&D Software EngineerSoftware Developer Intern
FocusResearch and development, innovation, prototypingApplication development, coding, feature implementation
Work EnvironmentLabs, R&D departments, experimental projectsDevelopment teams, product teams, software projects
Required SkillsProgramming, research methods, problem-solvingProgramming, debugging, software design
Industry UsageTech companies, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms

Internship R&D Software Engineers focus on innovative research and prototyping, often working in labs or research settings. In contrast, Software Developer Interns primarily work on developing and coding software applications. Both roles require programming skills, but the R&D role emphasizes research and experimentation, while the Developer role emphasizes application development.

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Junior Software Engineer Internship

Junior Software Engineer Internship

Clarity Innovations

Herndon, VA

Other

Posted 11 hours ago

Job description

Position Summary

Our work focuses on creating software and data engineering platforms for customers throughout the DoD, IC and Federal Agency communities. We bring in students to work directly on our projects so that they can learn the basics of supporting CI/CD production and also the more complex nuances of government contracts. 

Program Goals

  • Learn: Professional growth during your internship can be exposure to the Cyber Operations domain, learning a new programming language, or perfecting a new tradecraft technique. 
     
  • Contribute: There is a seat at the table for every one of our interns from day one. It is our goal that by the time you leave, your fingerprint is on a true operational contribution. 
     
  • Have Fun: Your time in our program may be limited, but the memories will last. It is our goal that you enjoy your time here and want to come back.
     
  • Hire: The road doesn't end at just the internship! Our end state is to bring on former interns full time after completing their school work.

Role Expectations 

  • Pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required to get your clearance)
  • Experience with Go or Python (in the classroom or from another internship)
  • Understanding of network programming fundamentals, particularly with networking, data structures, and data models
  • Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable team environment
  • Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives that may have a direct impact on the achievement of results for the team.  
  • Checks and makes minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems that are routine and typically exist in current work processes and systems. 
  • Communicates with contacts typically within the job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement.
  • Requires basic job knowledge of systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education.
Additional Qualifications
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience building microservices (REST-based or otherwise)
  • Completion of CTF or other Hackathon challenges
  • Experience working in a professional environment

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