Opportunities

List of CS underclassmen internships, part-time internships, exploratory programs, scholarships, interview prep, and mentorship programs. It is possible that some of those opportunities are not available anymore, or the deadlines are completely wrong. Double check the deadlines!

For Summer SWE internships go to Summer 2024 CS Internships.

Want more opportunities and deadlines? Check Carleton's Career Center Calendar

• CS underclassmen internships
• CS internship alternative
• Part-time internships
• For rising seniors and seniors
• CS exploratory programs
• CS conferences and scholarships
• Coding interview resources
• CS Mentorship
• CS Scholarships
• CS Research
• CS REU
• Finance+ exploratory programs
• Bonus: Resume + Tips

getting-tech-internship guide

This document is written and reviewed by Carleton College students (class of 2022 and 2023) as a guide for other Carleton students on finding tech internships (or new grad positions). Our contacts are listed at the end of the document.

CS underclassmen internships

Not a freshman or sophomore? Check this: Summer 2024 CS Internships

| Name | Description | Approximate Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | | Microsoft Explore | Explore Microsoft is a 12-week summer internship program specifically designed for first and second year college students. The program is rotational and allows you to gain experience in our different software engineering roles (SWE + PM). Phone interview + Onsite. | No fixed deadline, apply early. | | Google STEP | STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program), is a 12-week internship for first and second-year undergraduate students with a passion for computer science. The internship program has a focus of providing development opportunities to students from groups historically underrepresented in tech, through technical training and professional development. Two phone interviews. | October | | Amazon Propel | The Amazon Propel Program internship seeks to support candidates from historically underrepresented groups in the tech industry by providing skill and experience based development opportunities. | No fixed deadline, apply early. | | Meta University | Meta University for Engineers is a paid eight-week training program designed to provide mobile development experience to students who are historically under-represented in computer science. Hackerrank + Phone interview. | October | | New Technologists | 7-week innovation academy. You’ll learn all about the product lifecycle and create a prototype solution for the modern customer. You’ll get real world experience in app development and gain hands-on training from senior staff at Microsoft. New Techs are provided with hardware/software and will receive a $8,000 stipend for their work. | February | | Palantir path | Palantir Path is an internship for sophomores and juniors who are early in their journeys as technologists. Path aims to help students bridge the gap between what you learn in school and what’s necessary to solve the real world’s ambiguous, complex problems. We especially encourage students from communities that are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply | September | | Code 2040 Fellows Program | The Fellows Program is an intensive career accelerator for Black and Latinx college and graduate-level computer science students. For 9 weeks between June and August, you’ll intern at a top tech company and engage in racial equity advocacy work. You’ll participate in a series of learning experiences designed to give you the tools and resources you need to navigate the tech industry, build a lasting career, and advocate for yourself and your community. | July | | Dropbox Launch | Dropbox Launch aims to provide you with a 12 week immersive experience at our San Francisco Headquarters. Each Launch intern is paired with a dedicated mentor committed to guiding their learning and development throughout the summer. | December (?) | | Uber STAR | The Summer Technology cAreer Readiness Program (STAR) at Uber is a 12-week paid internship for undergraduate freshman and rising sophomores. Students from all schools, and students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology industry, including but not limited to Black, Hispanic, Native American, students with disabilities, veterans are encouraged to apply. | October | | Duolingo Thrive Internship (SWE) | The Duolingo Thrive Program is an immersive 8-week summer training program that provides second-year students from underrepresented communities the opportunity to develop their software engineering skills and experience what it’s like to work at Duolingo. | October | | Visa Sophomore Internship Program | This program is aimed at helping current sophomores develop a foundation in Technology for the rest of their careers. The Sophomore Internship Experience is an 8 week hands on, immersive internship program that enables students from underrepresented communities to get to know Visa’s products, people and culture. | | | Two Sigma Freshman Software Engineer Internship | This is an exciting and challenging opportunity developed specifically for Freshmen Computer Science students. You will work with Two Sigma employees and other interns on software engineering projects, receiving technical training and mentorship to help you deliver professional software in a real-world setting. | Early december | | Global Technology Freshman Summer Analyst Program | Global Technology & Operations (GT&O) provides end-to-end technology and fulfillment to individual consumers, small businesses, middle-market businesses and large corporations. Globally, GT&O manages the critical systems and multiple platforms needed to maintain the enterprise's market-leading positions in key segments, including deposits, payment products, consumer lending, wealth management, small business and middle-market lending, treasury services, investment banking, and sales and trading. | Early december | | SPARX Internship - ABK | We are excited for versatile and innovative students to join our team for the summer of 2023 as part of our inaugural Activision Blizzard King Sparx Program! The Sparx Program is an ABK Internship opportunity dedicated to students early in their education. This program is designed to aid students in sparking career interests and setting them up for future success in the gaming industry. | November | | Citadel Launch| The Launch Internship is an eleven-week paid internship program for students aspiring to be engineers and seeking an opportunity learn about the finance industry. As a Launch Intern, you will join us in a premier destination of learning and mentorship. During the 11-week program, you will be immersed in the finance industry, collaborating with experienced engineers on projects that have impact on our firms and global capital markets. You will have the opportunity to network and socialize with peers and even connect with senior leaders at Citadel and Citadel Securities. | Late fall | | NVIDIA Ignite Program | NVIDIA Ignite takes this dedication to the next level by immersing students of historically underrepresented communities in a 12-week journey through NVIDIA’s products, culture, and ecosystem. If you’ve just started your freshman or sophomore year and love hardware, software, and research, this pre-internship program is the perfect way to kickstart your career. | Jan | | Oracle First Year SWE internships | Completed first year of undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related area of study | Fall | | Zillow Engineering and Leadership Program - ZEAL | Sophomores | Fall |

CS internship alternative

| Name | Description | Approximate Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | | MLH Fellowship | The MLH Fellowship is a 12-week internship alternative for aspiring software engineers. Our programs pair fun, educational curriculum with prac