2026 Software Engineer paid intern (May and August hires)

BYU Pathway; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Option to enroll in high deductible medical plan

Mentorship from experienced IT professionals

Job summary

A major religious organization in Riverton, UT is seeking a Software Engineer intern who will assist seasoned developers in software projects. The ideal candidate will be a current student in engineering or IT, able to work in a hybrid environment. Responsibilities include software development tasks, unit testing, and collaboration with team members. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow skills in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Currently temple worthy member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Ability to work independently and with a mentor.
• Demonstrate coding experience in the interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist seasoned developers in software development activities.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and code correction.
• Work with databases and issue tracking systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with programming languages

Familiarity with databases

Familiarity with cloud technologies

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Education

Currently enrolled in a college or university

Pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, or IT

Job description

2026 Software Engineer paid intern (May and August hires)

Riverton, UT, United States (Hybrid)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for Software Engineer interns to assist seasoned developers in software development activities on current Church projects.

We are looking for anupbeat, dedicatedindividual wholovesto learn new technologies. If you are looking for an internship, keep reading!

A Day in the Life:

Examples of activities you will accomplish include specific development tasks in various programming languages, unit testing, debugging and correcting defects in code, meetings with project team members and customers, reporting on current activities, working with databases and issue tracking systems and working in both individual and paired programming assignments. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody wishing to develop their software development and engineering skills in an extraordinary development environment.

• Work with state-of-the art tools to help develop enterprise solutions
• Work on REAL production level projects and solve REAL problems
• Mentorwith highly experienced IT professionals
• We hasten the Lord's work in an important way
• Be a member of acreative,spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture

About:

This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. A skilled and seasoned mentor will be provided to guide you during the internship.

We are committed to the well-being of our employees and supporting them in becoming their best self . Our focus on physical and mental health, financial security, and personal and professional development helps employees create more energy, purpose, and balance in life.

Work Schedule:

This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal office hours are between 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The offices are located in Riverton or Lehi, UT . Most positions offer remote and hybrid options.

Interns do get the option of enrolling in a high deductible medical plan.

Qualifications

You should be currently enrolled or within one year of your graduation date from an accredited college or university

• Internship is for current temple worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Should be working toward a degree in the area of engineering, computer science or information technology
• Excellent communication skills for interacting confidently and providing information within a team environment, often virtually
• Familiar with string manipulation, OO design, logic flows and variable scoping
• Familiarity with databases and coding with large data sets
• Familiarity with general cloud technologies or AWS, in example - infrastructure as code (server templates, automation templates, policies, etc ), or Github actions, cloud formation, Terraform, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Familiarity with some aspects of machine learning, in example, AI, machine learning model creation, training, test AWS toolset or Sagemaker
• Ability to work independently and with mentor
• Ability to multi-task and customer driven requirements
• Problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution skills are desired
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• You will be asked to demonstrate your coding experience in the interview.

Apply/Screening Process: Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification 371963
• Job Category AO - Administration/Operations
• Locations 3740 W Market Center Dr, Bluffdale, UT, 84065, US (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings Unlimited
• Worthiness Qualification Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
• Posting Notice/More Info Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.