Software Developer Intern

Praxis Engineering, a GDIT company, provides cutting-edge technology capabilities and unmatched expertise to deliver mission-critical solutions that drive impact and support customer needs.

What sets a Praxis internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry?

Praxis Engineering, a GDIT Company, is seeking top performing college students for our 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program. This is an opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience in at least one of our key technical focus areas, which include Full-Spectrum Cyberspace Operations, Data Science/Machine Learning/AI, and High-Performance Computing. The selected individuals will work closely with experienced mentors on Praxis’ in-house software project(s).

Over the course of the internship, students will focus on the following three items:

• Building hands-on experience with modern software and technologies

• Learning best practices in the software development lifecycle and how to work efficiently as a team

• Creating and delivering professional-grade demos and presentations – critical skills for well-rounded engineers

This is meaningful internal research and development work that offers a glimpse into what life at Praxis is like!

What you will need

• At least 2 years of education towards a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar Engineering degree (we will consider strong candidates from any major with at least 1 year of Computer Science coursework)

• Demonstrated experience and/or training in software development and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Demonstrated experience and/or training in software design/development best practices and methodologies.

• Passion for solving complex software engineering problems, continuously learning, and working effectively in a collaborative team environment!

• Interest in developing engineering soft skills like demoing, building presentations, and public speaking

• US Citizenship required

• Must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI with POLY clearance

How we will evaluate you

At the conclusion of our 10-week program, successful interns will have demonstrated:

• Excellent technical aptitude and an ability to learn and absorb new things

• Reliability and accountability: saying what you’re going to do and doing what you say

• Effective collaboration with Praxis mentors and other intern team members

• Compliance with all relevant Praxis/GDIT policies and processes

Praxis interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Take the first step and apply today!

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● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $22.95 - $31.05. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.