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Software Engineer Intern

ClearEdge IT Solutions
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Position Description

Join ClearEdge as a Software Engineer Intern and help shape the future of AI-based software solutions for the Department of Defense. We're seeking a Master’s-level or Senior-undergraduate-level intern who is passionate about building and optimizing innovative software that addresses some of the DoD's most complex technical challenges.

As our Software Engineer Intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You’ll work directly with our engineering teams to design, develop, and deploy software that makes powerful AI tools accessible and effective for our users.

 

What You'll Do

Design & Research:

  • Develop, test, and refine algorithms that support AI and data-driven applications
  • Design and implement software components, APIs, and data processing pipelines
  • Conduct research on emerging AI and software technologies to inform new product capabilities
  • Optimize code for performance, scalability, and security within mission environments

Collaboration & Development:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, and stakeholders
  • Participate in agile development processes, code reviews, and sprint planning
  • Present technical designs and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Iterate on solutions based on performance testing, user feedback, and mission requirements

Innovation & Growth:

  • Contribute to prototype development and proof-of-concept demonstrations for DoD customers
  • Explore new frameworks, tools, and programming languages to enhance software efficiency
  • Learn and apply secure coding practices for high-security mission systems
  • Receive mentorship from experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience in real-world defense software development

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Recent graduate or graduating  Spring 2026/Fall 2026 with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or similar)
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git/GitHub) and agile methodologies
  • Coursework or experience in AI/ML, computer vision, or natural language processing
  • Exposure to DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Interest in national security and applying AI to mission-driven challenges

 

About ClearEdge

ClearEdge is an advanced analytic development company providing software solutions to current and emerging missions. Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and are the heart of what we do each day. We empower our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions