IAE Software Engineering Internship – Spring 2027

Location: Tampa, FL, United States Department: Research

IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

This internship supports U.S. Department of Defense-funded programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered for this position.

Applicants must remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for the duration of the internship. Individuals who have already graduated prior to the internship start date are not eligible for this position.

Please Note: Authorization to work in the United States (including F-1 OPT/CPT, H-1B, or other employment authorization) does not satisfy this requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for this internship. Applicants who do not meet these eligibility requirements cannot be considered for this internship.

Organization Summary

The University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) provides agile, best-value engineering solutions to enhance the performance and effectiveness of its sponsors, including the Department of Defense; other federal, state, and local agencies; and industry. These engineering solutions include hardware-and-software-based research, advanced technology development, prototypes, and technical services.

The Software Engineering Intern will work under the direction of Accenture Federal Services (AFS) technical leadership to support specialized programs. This internship offers an opportunity to work on meaningful data science and program management initiatives supporting broader Department of Defense (DoD) efforts. The intern will contribute to research, analysis, and the development of tools that enhance operational decision-making and resource allocation.

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and an AFS student intern / Subcontractor.

Time Commitment

• Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
• This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.
• This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Opportunities

• Invaluable work experience
• Build resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request

Pay Rate

$17.62/hour

Location Requirements

Location type: In-person

Onsite location: Tampa, FL (Downtown Tampa)

Full stack software engineering to design, prototype, and optimizing various software solutions that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and mission decision support.

Work within an Agile, AI-accelerated software development life cycle.

Work within modern technical stacks and frameworks.

Work with DevSecOps to design, build, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure inside the cloud infrastructure.

Must be a U.S. Citizen / Must be eligible for a security clearance

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science or similar degree

Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above

Strong background in software development

Experience with Java, Python, and Javascript programming languages is preferred

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.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.