Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Motorola Solutions; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Paid time off

Paid parental and family leave

Health care benefits

Global wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Rotation programs

Mentor relationships

Learning and development opportunities

Retirement benefits

Employee bonuses

Stock grants & employee stock purchase

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Elgin, IL is seeking a Software Operations intern to own the full software development lifecycle. You will work with business stakeholders to analyze user requirements, design system architecture, and build tools across a three-layer stack.

You will support the Elgin Software Factory and global licensing platforms, gain hands-on architectural experience, and have a path toward full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Expected graduation date no later than December 2028.

Responsibilities

• Own full-stack development across UI, business logic, and database layers.
• Analyze user requirements and design system architecture with stakeholders.
• Build, deploy, and maintain custom software tools for global platforms.
• Perform end-to-end testing and prepare user training for stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Job description

• Join the Software Operations team at our Elgin, IL facility! In this full-stack engineering internship, you will take ownership across all phases of the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with key business stakeholders to analyze user requirements, design system architecture, build custom software tools, and support critical global platforms
• Our team directly supports core software infrastructure, including the Elgin Software Factory, CCSI systems, and global customer licensing and software distribution platforms. This role offers high visibility, hands-on architectural experience, and a direct path toward full-time employment upon graduation
• Full-Stack Application Development: Build, deploy, and maintain custom applications from scratch across a three-layer architecture—including the UI/UX front-end layer, business logic layer, and backend database layer
• System Design & Prototyping: Execute both high-level system architecture and low-level design, including data modeling, database schema design, and rapid prototyping
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Project Planning: Lead stakeholder discussions, gather and translate business needs into detailed technical requirements, and construct project execution plans
• System Maintenance & Support: Learn, maintain, and enhance existing tools supporting our Software Factory, CCSI, and licensing/distribution ecosystems
• Quality Assurance & Enablement: Perform end-to-end testing, deploy tools into production, and deliver user training to business stakeholders

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical disciplineExpected graduation date no later then December 2028