Full Stack Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Raft Company Website; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Raft Company Website in McLean, VA, is seeking a Full Stack Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will work on frontend and backend tasks using modern stacks like Angular, Ionic, or React, and help ship features through CICD pipelines.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in CS/SE programs, with backend skills in Python/Java/Golang and Git proficiency. U.S. citizenship is required. Location is onsite at Raft HQ with up to 40 hours per week and compensation of $20–$24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree program.
• Candidates graduating May 2026 or later will be considered.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Golang for backend development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to frontend and backend development for in-house applications.
• Build features and functionalities using modern frontend technologies (Angular/React/Vue).
• Utilize CICD pipelines to streamline code deployment and delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers to design secure, scalable software for mission-critical projects.

Skills

Python

Java

Golang

Frontend development

CI/CD concepts

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Pursuing CS/SE degree

Undergrad/Grad student status

Tools

Git

Job description

Full Stack Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

• Your Education: What you studied, where, and what excited you most about your program.
• Your Work Experience: Any internships, co-ops, part-time roles, or meaningful projects - and what you learned.
• Your Team Experience: A specific example of working on a team, your role, and how you contributed to a successful outcome.

Who We Are:

Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

About the Role:
As a Software Engineer Raftern, you will contribute to both frontend and backend development for impactful applications, building user-friendly web pages and interfaces using modern frontend technologies like Angular, Ionic, or React. You’ll develop features and functionalities for in-house applications, collaborating closely with experienced engineers on projects designed to challenge and grow your technical skills. Additionally, you’ll utilize CICD pipelines to streamline and automate code deployment, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of application updates.

What we are looking for:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate (Master’s), or PhD program; candidates who graduated in May 2026 will also be considered
• For backend development: Proficiency in Python, Java, or Golang.
• Basic understanding of version control tools, such as Git, for collaborative development.
• Collaborate with team members to build scalable, secure software systems for mission-critical projects.
• Conduct research to support software feature design and implementation.
• Document and report on project progress and outcomes.
• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related degree program.
• U.S. citizenship is required as interns may be exposed to sensitive work related to government operations.

Highly Preferred:

• Candidates nearing graduation (senior undergraduates) or currently enrolled in Master’s or PhD programs, with the ability to contribute in a fast-paced, real-world environment
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Vue, React, NodeJS, Angular, and containerization technologies like Kubernetes.
• Eager to gain hands-on experience in either frontend or backend development.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or interest in learning Agile project management practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on mission-critical projects.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical ideas effectively within the team.

Work Type:

• Location: Mclean, VA;Raft HQ.
• Duration: June to August 2027.
• Hours: Part-time, up to 40 hours per week
• Compensation: $20 - $24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Our Vision Statement:

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession withthemission.

Our Customer Obsession:

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there?

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking,and collaboration is a norm.

Raft’s core philosophy isUbuntu: IAm, BecauseWe are. We support our“nadi”by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Raft Company Website’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.