Summer Internship 2027 - Software Development

Tech Jobs for Good; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Election Systems & Software (ES&S) in Omaha, NE is offering a full-time, 11-week internship in Product Development, starting in June 2027. Interns work 40 hours per week, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, onsite, contributing to a key feature in the current development release within an agile team.

The program targets sophomores, juniors, seniors and postgraduate students majoring in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with collaboration across developers, QA engineers, and product

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in CS/Software Eng
• Strong fundamentals in software development
• Familiarity with web development concepts and data concepts
• Ability to learn new tools and methods quickly
• Experience with Git and GitHub workflows preferred
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Lead a feature in the current development release.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers and product owners in an Agile environment.
• Contribute to code reviews and feature testing.
• Engage in professional learning opportunities during internship.

Skills

Software dev principles

Web development languages

Data science concepts

Data analytics

GitHub

AI tools

Computer architecture

Cybersecurity basics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in CS or Software Eng

Tools

GitHub

AI development tools

Job description

About Us

Election Systems & Software (ES&S) is located in Omaha, Nebraska. ES&S is the leading provider of voting machines and systems in North America.

Our Vision

Our vision at ES&S is simple and unwavering — we provide products and services of exceptional quality and value to maintain voter confidence and enhance the voting experience.

Internship Program Description

This is a full-time, 11-week internship from early June to mid-August 2027. Summer interns typically work from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday — approximately 40 hours per week. While contributing to department initiatives, interns will also engage in educational experiences that help prepare them for workplace life.

Educational Background

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, and post-graduate students majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and related fields will be considered for this internship.

Compensation

$22 per hour

Location

On-site at our office in Omaha, Nebraska. This is not a remote opportunity.

Professional Expectation

ES&S views the Internship Program as a professional learning opportunity. Interns will be held to the same professional standards as all full-time employees. Interns are involved in division, team, and project meetings, take on tasks that impact department goals, and learn new skills.

Summary/Objective

As an intern in Product Development, you will take lead on a key feature in our current development release. Your feature will be chosen based on your interests and experience. You will work in an agile environment alongside other developers, quality assurance engineers and product owners.

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of software development principles and web development technologies
• Familiar with one or more high-level programming languages including writing, testing and debugging of code for front-end or back-end development
• Familiarity with or interest in data science concepts, data analytics, and using data to solve problems
• Familiarity with development tools like AI and GitHub
• Familiar with computer architecture concepts, data structures, cybersecurity principles
• Skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness and desire to learn and develop specific skills and abilities
• Ability to work well with others or independently

Equal Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at ES&S will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ES&S does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or because of past, current, or future military obligations or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.