Software Engineer Intern — Hands-On AI-Driven Projects

Chevron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job description

What You’ll Actually Do

Chevron is hiring Software Engineer Interns at various operating locations across the U.S., including Houston, TX. The role focuses on delivering innovative digital solutions through design, development, deployment, and support. Interns work on key projects and digital innovation initiatives following agile principles, collaborating with product teams to develop reusable software components and services.

Software Engineer Responsibilities

• Hands‑on coding to deliver functional, innovative software solutions.
• Utilize CI/CD tooling to deploy software and iterate solutions.
• Design and develop data integration and data management practices and tools.
• Utilize AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve developer productivity while maintaining code quality, security, and governance standards.
• Apply responsible‑AI practices, including validation, testing, security review, and human oversight of AI‑generated code and solutions.
• Leverage AI and automation capabilities to accelerate software delivery and operational excellence.

Application Engineer Responsibilities

• Hands‑on development for integrating existing solutions with the larger enterprise ecosystem (e.g., API development, Azure Data Factory).
• Utilize CI/CD tooling to deploy software and iterate on solutions.
• Design and develop data integration and data management practices and tools.
• Understand technical requirements to maintain and support applications.
• Deploy, configure, support, and enhance vendor software packages.
• Utilize AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve developer productivity while maintaining code quality, security, and governance standards.
• Apply responsible‑AI practices, including validation, testing, security review, and human oversight of AI‑generated code and solutions.
• Leverage AI and automation capabilities to accelerate software delivery and operational excellence.

What’s Next After the Internship

Top‑performing interns may be invited back or offered a full‑time role after graduation.

What You Must Have

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must provide a current, unofficial transcript with an online resume to demonstrate good academic standing when applying for this position.
• Ability to demonstrate the Chevron Way.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with C#, .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js, SQL, GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), Kubernetes/OpenShift, Azure Cloud Services, REST APIs, GraphQL, Event‑Driven Architectures, and AI‑enabled development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Experience with GitHub Enterprise, pull request workflows, branch protection, code reviews, and modern trunk‑based or Git‑based development practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of the software development lifecycle (plan, design, develop, test, release, maintain, support, decommission).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Cloud, Ansible, and Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated business negotiation skills, influence, conflict resolution, and ability to resolve technical stalemates.

Why Intern at Chevron?

• You work on real projects, not side tasks.
• You use modern tools and cloud platforms.
• You learn how software scales in a global enterprise.
• You build skills that translate anywhere.
• You’re supported by experienced engineers and mentors.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated monthly (hourly) range for this position is $23.65 - $37.50. Compensation will be determined based on the selected role, degree level, and academic year.

• Furnished housing.
• Participation in Employee Savings Investment Plan with immediate vesting in both employee and company contributions.
  • Chevron matching contributions:
    • 4% company match for a 1% employee contribution.
    • 8% company match for a 2% employee contribution.
• Work schedules:
  • Flexible work schedules (5/40, 9/80, or 4/10), as determined by the work group and confirmed with the hiring manager.
• Paid holidays depending on your work schedule.
• Full year of service credit for each internship completion (must be re‑employed within 365 days).

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations

Chevron is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and unofficial transcript(s) online.

Stay Connected

Learn more at our website. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow us on LinkedIn.