Software Development Engineer Intern
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About this role
Position Summary
Are you a curious, motivated student in Computer Science ready to make an impact? Join F5’s Summer Internship Program and dive into hands-on projects that power real-world solutions.
As a Software Development Engineer Intern, you will collaborate with talented engineers, design and build scalable systems, and explore technologies that keep the digital world safe. Whether your passion is backend development, DevOps, or learning new tools, you’ll take on meaningful challenges, sharpen your skills, and make your mark at F5.
Eligibility: This internship is open to students pursuing their bachelors or masters degree at an accredited college or university in the US, planning to graduate between December 2026 and June 2027. Our interns (and their conversion role) are required to be based on one of our US hub locations where you can experience a hybrid working environment. Most interns will be based in Seattle or San Jose, with select roles in Spokane and Boston based on team placement.
This role will be Seattle based and interns are expected to relocate if not currently in the Seattle, WA area.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Contribute to real-world projects and the development cycle of products that meet team goals.
- Work with peers to design, implement, and test code in a collaborative environment.
- Help analyze requirements, test features, and integrate components into applications.
- Assist with creating technical documentation for designs and new features.
- Participate in design and code reviews to learn best practices and ensure quality.
- Collaborate with your project team to explore and develop data-driven solutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Technical Curiosity: You’re eager to apply your programming knowledge, learn new languages and tools, and grow your technical skill set.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: You can think critically, use data to make decisions, and aren’t afraid to ask questions when faced with challenges.
- Adaptability & Initiative: You’re willing to take on new challenges, contribute ideas, and adapt as projects evolve.
- Team Player: You enjoy working with others, exchanging ideas, and supporting your peers to achieve common goals.
- Strong Communicator: You can share your thoughts clearly, listen actively, and value different perspectives on the team.
Qualifications:
- In the process of completing a bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
- Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States
- Demonstrated experience programming in an object-oriented language (e.g. Python, Go, Java, C#, C)
- Demonstrated knowledge in computer science fundamentals (e.g. Data Structures and Algorithms)
Preferred Skills (Not Required but Valued)
- Experience with Systems & Scripting (e.g. Linux, Shell scripting)
- Experience with Infrastructure & DevOps (e.g. CI/CD automation, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Research & Applications (e.g. AI/ML)