Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

McKesson; Longmont, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Job summary

McKesson is offering a Software Engineer Intern position based in Colorado. This paid internship runs for 10 weeks, providing hands-on experience in testing, development, and deployment of software for healthcare systems.

You will write clean code in Python or C#, review code, and collaborate with experienced engineers to translate requirements into robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience in Python or C# (object-oriented).
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with SQL (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Prior internship or personal projects in software development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and features.
• Write clean, well-documented code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and product teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies in software development.
• Document specifications, design docs, and user guides as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions.

Skills

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Git

SQL

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

As a Software Engineer Intern at McKesson High Volume Solutions Inc., you will contribute to the development and enhancement of our innovative software solutions that power critical healthcare systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, working alongside experienced engineers to solve real‑world problems.

Intern Program Details:

• Paid Internship


• Full time / 10 weeks


• Position will be based in Colorado


• The internship program provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching


• Experiential learning and training provided by exposure to subject matter experts

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and features.


• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code in accordance with established coding standards.


• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.


• Collaborate with senior engineers and product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.


• Contribute to the troubleshooting, debugging, and resolution of software defects.


• Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and methodologies relevant to software development.


• Document technical specifications, design documents, and user guides as needed.


• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions.

Job Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.


• Hands‑on experience in at least one object‑oriented programming language Python, C#.


• Understanding of fundamental software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.


• Exposure to SQL (SQL server, mySQL, postgres etc).


• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).


• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Prior internship experience or personal projects demonstrating software development skills is a plus.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.33 - $28.88

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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