2026 Drexel Fall Software Engineer

Unisys•Whitpain Township, PA

About The Position

Works in an introductory, developmental role, often combining academic and other learning with practical, hands-on experience within a function, area or discipline. Works closely with professionals on real projects, applying academic knowledge and general understanding to solve problems and contribute to achievement of company goals. Participates on technical or non-technical tasks, performing research, data analysis and project support – gaining experience and developing understanding of business processes and operations. Develops soft skills, like teamwork, communication and time management. Goal is eventual full-time, value adding employment.

Requirements

Student enrolled in Bachelor or Master degree program majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Mathematics or related discipline
Knowledge of basic software engineering concepts
Problem solving
Familiar with SDLC (software development life cycle) concepts
Familiar with one or more programming language(s)
Able to learn and apply new technologies quickly
Has a natural curiosity for technology
Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment or as an independent contributor
Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Develops knowledge and skills within a particular area or discipline.
Performs work assignments under the direction of a supervisor, manager or senior-level associate.
May work on an alternating (i.e., every other semester) or temporary basis, attending school or vocational training during periods of non-work.
Develops knowledge and skills within a technical discipline (i.e., technical support, software development, data analysis and reporting, networking. / infrastructure support, DevSecOps / cloud support).
Writing basic code or scripts for internal tools and projects.
Helping test software for bugs.
Contributing to or participating in code reviews – learning version control and secure coding practices.
Assisting with the installation and configuration of network hardware.
Helping monitor network performance and identify potential issues.
Assisting with troubleshooting hardware, security and other concerns.
Assisting with automation of routine tasks using scripts or programming tools.
Assisting with cloud infrastructure management.
Supporting continuous integration/ delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and helping deploy applications.
May help with general project coordination and progress tracking.
May assist with research and compiling information for reports and presentations.
May compile and organize information in support of general work group or project activity.