SW Engineer Intern

Location: Boulder, CO, United States Department: Ricoh Graphic Communication

Software Engineering Intern

Come Create at Ricoh

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us during the summer of 2027 to help drive high-performance teams and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh connects people and technology as an integrated solutions provider and partner to businesses worldwide. We create outstanding customer experiences and enable digital workplaces where people can work smarter from any location. Our services and technologies help organizations collect, store, manage, and share information to unlock their potential and support a more sustainable future. Join us to help deliver customer success and strengthen our purpose-driven, high-performance culture.

Position Profile

As a software engineering intern, you will apply your education to meaningful projects in a collaborative Agile environment, supported by a technical mentor and experienced engineers. You will help design, develop, test, and improve reliable software by building features, troubleshooting issues, and evaluating software alternatives to deliver high-quality solutions. The internship will build your technical and professional skills through project work, interaction with multiple levels of management, and an end-of-summer presentation to the executive team.  You will be challenged to learn quickly, work independently, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team. You will also participate in team-building activities and social events in the Rocky Mountain region.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally.

Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.

Develop, test, debug, and improve software components and applications that support business and technology objectives.

Work in an Agile environment and contribute to Agile ceremonies.

Recommend solutions to problems and issues that impact the project.

Determine and examine software alternatives.

Design, develop, debug, document, and demonstrate your work.

Present a project overview and summary to the executive team at the end of the internship.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

Working toward a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or enrolled to continue their education in an accredited graduate program.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Students are to successfully complete all required screenings prior to hire.

Object-oriented programming experience.

Have a firm grasp of basic data structures and algorithmic techniques.

Are a quick and self-directed learner. We provide close support and mentorship, but you will have ownership over the design, plan, and implementation of what you build.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Are fluent in one or more modern object-oriented programming languages

Java, JavaScript, C++, Python, HTML

Scripting Language: PowerShell, Windows batch(.bat), Shell scripting language

Linux command line proficiency.  Experience with openSUSE or RHEL-family distributions preferred.

Understanding of containerization and sandboxing concepts (Docker, Podman)

Experience using AI development frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies.

REST APIs.

Agile/Scrum software development experience.

General prototyping skills.

Strong debugging and analytical skills, with a problem-solver’s attitude.

Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.