2026 Summer Software Engineering Intern

athenahealth • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. This role is hybrid out of our Boston, MA office and interns are expected to be in office at least 1 day a week. This role does not offer relocation or a moving stipend. At athenahealth we’re using technology to transform the way our friends and family get medical care and how doctors treat patients. We bring cloud-based web and mobile software to the healthcare industry to build an information backbone with the power to transform health delivery. Are you looking for an opportunity for your software development skills to make a real impact in the world? Developers come here because of the tremendous opportunity to learn and grow with a socially responsible company focused on changing healthcare at a fundamental level. We are seeking Software Engineering interns to join us for 10 weeks during summer of 2026. Interns at athena work on a variety of technical problems across products and platform teams, including: Core Products- athenaOne : athenaCollector, athenaClinicals, Patient Experience Platform Services & athena.intelligence – Data Science We offer dynamic, energetic, and collaborative teams that thrive in athena’s open working environment.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Experience reading and writing code in a programming language
• Experience working collaboratively towards project goals and deadlines
• Must be local to Boston during entirety of the internship (June 1st 2026-August 7th 2026)
• This is an in-office position, without possibility of remote status
• We do not offer relocation assistance of any kind for this program
• Must be available for the entire intern program: June, 1st 2026- August, 7th 2026 (dates are not flexible)
• This position is ineligible for any form of immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in a full-time Computer Science or relevant technical academic program, or relevant technical degree program is a plus, though we will consider non-traditional, non-CS degreed applicants.

Benefits

• Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
• We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility.
• While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time.
• With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
• In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
• We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed