Software Engineer Intern

Overview

Ntrepid is a mission-driven technology company supporting the national security community in complex online environments. We build secure, high-quality software with real-world operational impact.

We are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 to contribute to active product development efforts within our Product Engineering team.

You will work closely with a mentor engineer and collaborate as a member of an Agile development team. This role offers meaningful exposure to modern development practices, production systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to software development efforts as part of a collaborative engineering team.

• Assist with implementing features, enhancements, and bug fixes.

• Support testing, documentation, and overall product quality initiatives.

• Participate in team meetings and Agile development activities.

• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver assigned work.

• Learn and apply team development standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, C/C++).

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.

• Understanding of REST APIs and general software development lifecycle concepts.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with React, Vue, or similar frontend frameworks.

• Familiarity with Python or TypeScript.

• Basic understanding of relational databases and HTTP/HTTPS.

• Exposure to Docker or containerized environments.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience contributing to production software.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers.

• Exposure to Agile development and secure engineering practices.

• Practical experience building and improving real-world systems in a mission-focused environment.