IAE Software Engineering Internship – Spring 2027

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of South Florida Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) administers this internship. The Software Engineering Intern works under the direction of Accenture Federal Services technical leadership to support specialized programs and contribute to data science and program management initiatives supporting Department of Defense efforts. The intern conducts research and analysis and develops tools to improve operational decision-making and resource allocation. Upon hire, the intern is considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and an AFS student intern/subcontractor.

The position involves full-stack software engineering to design, prototype, and optimize solutions for advanced analytics, machine learning, and mission decision support. The intern works in an Agile, AI-accelerated development lifecycle, using modern technical stacks and frameworks, and collaborates with DevSecOps to design, build, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure in cloud infrastructure.

This is an in-person internship in downtown Tampa, Florida, with limited remote-work opportunities. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The position requires 15–20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters and 20–29 hours per week during summer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, eligible to obtain a security clearance, and remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program throughout the internship. Applicants who have graduated before the internship begins are not eligible.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Must remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program throughout the internship; individuals who graduate before the internship start date are ineligible.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, or a similar field.
• Must be a junior or senior with a current GPA of at least 3.0.
• Strong background in software development.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Java, Python, and JavaScript programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and optimize full-stack software solutions that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and mission decision support.
• Work within an Agile, AI-accelerated software development lifecycle.
• Work with modern technical stacks and frameworks.
• Work with DevSecOps to design, build, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure in cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to research, analysis, and tool development supporting operational decision-making and resource allocation.

Benefits

• Invaluable work experience.
• Opportunity to build a resume and explore career options.
• Opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in the workplace.
• A letter of recommendation can be provided upon request after completion of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern