Intern – Industrial Operations Software Engineer
About The Position
At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18 th – July 24 th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include: Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office) Attending executive meetings Participating in group community service activities Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix. This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Position Overview The Industrial Operations IT team is responsible for the support, design and implementation of Industrial Operations systems and processes. This intern position will be responsible for analyzing multiple data sources and developing solutions to meet business needs.
Requirements
- must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May
- must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering and be a current junior and above (rising senior as of the program start in Summer 2026)
- familiarity and interest in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Platform and SQL Server (SSIS/SSRS)
- basic knowledge of mathematics and statistical data analysis
- basic knowledge of SharePoint
- basic knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS/Azure)
- basic knowledge of Agile Methodology
Responsibilities
- assist with high level and detailed design documentation
- analyze and understand business problems to define solutions
- unit test and implement solutions
Benefits
- Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
