Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

Exiger • McLean, VA

14h • $25 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Exiger is seeking a curious, collaborative, and technically driven Software Engineering Intern to join our Product Engineering team for Summer 2026. Reporting to experienced engineering leaders and paired with a dedicated mentor, this intern will work on real product initiatives across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to scalable, high-quality solutions used by customers around the world. This is a full-time, paid internship designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in enterprise SaaS engineering. The role is based in McLean, VA and follows a hybrid schedule with regular in-office collaboration.

Exiger is a leading supply chain risk management (SCRM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, using data and AI to help organizations intelligently identify and manage risk across business relationships. Exiger’s mission is to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. In 2025 , Exiger was named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management Solutions and a Value Leader in the Spend Matters™ Fall 2025 SolutionMap for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). These recognitions reflect Exiger’s ability to pair advanced technology with real-world impact at scale.

Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage risk and compliance with a combination of technology-enabled and SaaS solutions. In recognition of the growing volume and complexity of data and regulation, Exiger is committed to creating a more sustainable risk and compliance environment through its holistic and innovative approach to problem solving. Exiger's mission to make the world a safer place to do business drives its award-winning AI technology platform, DDIQ, built to anticipate the market's most pressing needs related to evolving ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain risk.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically and creatively
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment with strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work through ambiguity
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience or coursework involving: Java and SQL JavaScript and modern frameworks Object-oriented design principles Unit testing and software quality practices

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to machine learning or data-intensive systems is a plus
• Self-taught engineers with demonstrably strong skills are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle , including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Analyze requirements, workflows, and technical challenges to design effective, maintainable solutions
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and reusable code following best practices and engineering standards
• Design, build, debug, and enhance new and existing application components
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality and documentation
• Collaborate within an Agile development environment , iterating quickly and incorporating feedback
• Stay current on emerging technologies and apply them thoughtfully to assigned projects
• Engineering interns will select from a set of defined projects with clear success criteria , aligned to their skill level and development goals.

Benefits

• Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive team
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Hybrid work environment with meaningful in-office collaboration
• Hands-on experience working with an experienced Software Development team
• Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to real-world SaaS security, compliance, and risk management challenges
• Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on impact, learning, and growth
• Networking Opportunities within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees