Intern, Software Engineer
About The Position
OpenGov is on a mission to power a more effective and accountable government — and the software our engineering teams ship every day makes that real for thousands of public agencies across the country. As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll contribute to production features used by real customers, working side by side with full-time engineers across the full stack. This is a hands-on internship where you'll write code that ships, not code that sits in a sandbox. Expect to leave with a deeper understanding of how modern SaaS engineering teams build, test, and deliver enterprise-grade software at scale. The 10-week internship will run from June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent program
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (TypeScript, JavaScript, React, or Node)
- Experience building with AI-driven UX, agents, and workflow automation (direct ML experience not required)
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly about technical problems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail — you spot edge cases and ask good questions
- Curiosity and a self-starter mindset; eager to learn from feedback and iterate quickly
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Redux
- Basic experience with Git or similar version control tools
- Personal or open-source projects you're proud of — GitHub link welcome
- Strong written or verbal communication skills; bonus if you've shared your work via blogs, talks, or demos
- GPA 3.0+
Responsibilities
- Build and ship features across our production codebase, contributing to web applications and APIs that serve government customers every day
- Design, document, and implement REST API endpoints in collaboration with senior engineers, learning how scalable service contracts are built and maintained
- Write unit and integration tests alongside feature work, developing habits around code quality and test coverage from day one
- Participate in code reviews — both receiving and giving feedback — to sharpen your craft and understand how the team maintains a high bar for quality
- Collaborate with engineers during sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives to experience the full rhythm of an agile engineering team
- Investigate and resolve bugs and performance issues, tracing problems through the stack to develop debugging instincts in a real production environment
- Explore AI-assisted development tools to accelerate your workflow and get exposure to how modern engineering teams are integrating AI into their day-to-day
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
