Software Engineer Intern (First Play) - Summer 2027 (Mountain View, CA)

LinkedIn•Mountain View, CA

11d•$45 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

LinkedIn’s First Play software engineering internship is designed for students earlier in their computer science journey to build strong engineering foundations through real-world experience. Interns contribute to scoped engineering projects, address technical challenges, and gain experience building software at LinkedIn. In an AI-native engineering environment, interns use AI-powered development tools and explore how AI and emerging technologies are shaping software development. Mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing feedback help interns strengthen technical skills and prepare to take on increasingly complex engineering challenges. The internship is a 12-week program with sessions running May 24, 2027–August 13, 2027, or June 14, 2027–September 3, 2027. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and expect to graduate in December 2028 or later. The role is based in Mountain View, California, and follows a hybrid work arrangement, with work performed both from home and at a LinkedIn office on select days based on team needs. After an initial qualifications review, candidates selected to advance must successfully complete an online HackerRank coding challenge. The pay range is $45 to $55. Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2028 or later.
Pursuing a B.A. or B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Programming experience in Python, Java, C, C++, C#, Rust, or a similar object-oriented programming language.
Successfully complete the HackerRank online code challenge if selected to advance after the initial qualifications review.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of foundational data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.
Experience applying programming concepts through coursework, class projects, hackathons, personal coding projects, or other technical work.
Experience building, testing, debugging, or iterating on code through coursework, projects, hackathons, or other technical work.
Experience breaking down technical problems and developing solutions through coursework, projects, or other technical experiences.

Responsibilities

Contribute to scoped software engineering projects and apply programming and problem-solving skills to real-world technical challenges.
Write, test, debug, and iterate on code while developing familiarity with version control, code reviews, and continuous integration.
Use AI-powered development tools and emerging technologies in the software development process while building engineering fundamentals.
Work with engineers to solve technical problems, incorporate feedback, and strengthen software engineering skills.
Participate in First Play cohort experiences and broader LinkedIn intern programming to build connections, develop skills, and engage with the LinkedIn community.