[Remote] Software Engineering Intern

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GitHub is the global home for all developers, providing an AI-powered platform to build and deliver secure software. As a software engineering intern, you will enhance the collaboration experience by working closely with a diverse team to design, develop, and ship high-quality technical solutions that support millions of developers. Responsibilities Develop high-performance, reliable, testable and maintainable code Participate in all aspects of software development activities, including design, coding, code review, testing, bug fixing, and code/API documentation Collaborate with engineers and participate in daily or weekly stand ups and meetings Work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced development team, with clear, positive, and constructive communication Skills Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or similar field with an expected conferral date between December 2026 and August 2027 Available to work full time for a minimum of 12 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework Track record of working both independently and collaboratively Experience with two or more of the following skill sets: Ruby/Rails, Go and related tooling, Database Management Systems, preferably MySQL, REST APIs, React, Python or NodeJS Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience with Git CLI, GitHub client or other version control platform for collaborative development Attention to detail with good organizational and planning skills Benefits Annual bonus Stock Competitive pay Generous learning and growth opportunities Excellent benefits Company Overview GitHub is a software company that offers code hosting services that allow developers to build software for open-source and private projects. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship GitHub has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 26 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.