Software Engineer Intern - Technology Innovation

VSP Vision; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision offers a Software Engineer Internship designed to provide hands-on experience in a real-world business setting. You will work with a cross-functional team to apply your knowledge, learn practical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects while building your professional network.

The program runs June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027 and is open to students in good standing pursuing IT or Computer Science degrees.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled with junior year standing at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing Information Technology or Computer Science degree.
• Willing to participate full 10 weeks, Monday to Friday.
• Familiarity with coding and software development concepts encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, business partners, and leaders on coding and debugging.
• Deliver technical documentation, automated test scripts, and software components.
• Translate user stories and requirements, develop automated test scripts, and implement test scripts and software components within projects.
• Support technical design, planning, testing, and implementation within the Agile software development process.
• For remote/hybrid roles, maintain engagement in virtual environments and active communication.

Skills

Coding knowledge/experience

Business analytics

Project management/coordination

Robotic Process Automation familiarity

Education

Junior year standing (3rd year)

Degree Target: Information Technology, Computer Science

Job description

Are you an aspiring professional looking to gain hands-on experience and expand your skill set in a real-world business environment? The Software Engineer Internship offers an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge, build practical skills, and contribute to meaningful work.

At VSP Vision, we’re on a mission to help people see every possibility—and we do that through our strategic business pillars that connect nearly 90 million patients and their health data to network doctors across the globe.

As the Software Engineer Intern, you’ll partner with experienced professionals and support a dynamic team across key functions. This role provides exposure to the day-to-day operations of a multi-faceted organization while helping you develop critical business competencies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, business partners, and leaders on coding and debugging

• Deliver effective technical documentation, automated test scripts, and software components

• Translate user stories and requirements, develop automated test scripts, and implement test scripts and software components within projects

• Support technical design, planning, testing, and implementation within the Agile software development process

• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Job Specifications

• Ability to work remotely within the United States, including private or semi-private workspace

• Availability to participate for the full 10-week program – Monday through Friday

• Access to high-speed internet – Required technology will be provided

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of or experience coding

• Understanding of business analytics

• Project Management or project coordination skills

• Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation

Education Level: Currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited college or university, with at least junior-level (3rd year) standing

Degree Target: Information Technology, Computer Science

Program Dates: June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Salary Ranges: $24.50 - $30.50

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.