Fall 2026/Spring 2027 - Software Engineering Intern - 90413033 - Washington

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Amtrak rail pass privileges

1 PTO day per academic year

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a software engineering intern to gain hands-on experience in cloud-based applications within the Customer & Revenue Systems portfolio. This entry-point program exposes you to the software development lifecycle, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and real-world projects that support Amtrak's operations.

You will contribute to test planning, code reviews, and lightweight analytics while learning modern platforms such as AWS, Java/Spring Boot, and Python in a structured

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and/or Management & Information Systems.
• At least 1 year of undergraduate studies completed or sophomore status.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Experience with AWS services preferred; familiarity with cloud platforms beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gain general knowledge about software and infrastructure in the development lifecycle.
• Provide technical and administrative support to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist in building new software capabilities and ensure adherence to standards.
• Conduct unit tests to improve reliability and cybersecurity posture.
• Contribute to reports and leverage modern platforms for data capture and analysis.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering/CS/MIS

Tools

AWS services

Spring Boot

Python

Agile methodologies

Job description

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts.

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to attract future engineers by providing an entry point to promote careers in software engineering – cloud-based applications. Candidates accepted for this position will have the opportunities to apply their engineering skills in the field and to gain firsthand work experience in the various aspects of Customer & Revenue Systems portfolio. This position may include opportunities for the candidates to work during the school semester as a part of a co‑op program.

Essential Functions

• Gain general knowledge about existing software & application infrastructure along with the various aspects of software development lifecycle standards.
• Assist in providing technical and administrative support to ensure the successful completion of assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support the review and build of new software capabilities, ensuring adherence to software engineering standards and standard operating instructions.
• Assist in conducting unit tests, with a focus on improving system reliability and enhancing Cyber Security posture of Amtrak applications.
• Contribute to the development of reports and introduce innovative ideas, incorporating modern technology platforms for efficient information capture and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
• Must be actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and/or Management & Information Systems .
• Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum .
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2 .8 or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services.
• Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Prior experience with web frameworks (e.g., Java, Spring Boot, Python).
• Coursework or projects demonstrating an interest in cloud computing or data science.

Pay Transparency

The hourly range is $18.00 per hour - $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition, paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.

Work Arrangement

06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Relocation Offered

No

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR

• 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C.

• 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.