Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Dropbox

Software Engineering Intern shipping high-impact software across Dropbox product, infrastructure, mobile, CX, or security teams. Virtual 12-week Summer 2027 program with mentorship and professional development.

Posted 9/7/2026internshipRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $9,000 - $10,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong coding skills in Python, Go, and JavaScript while actively engaging in collaborative software development and user-centric design. Committed to continuous learning and problem-solving in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

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Python ProgrammingGo ProgrammingJavaScript ProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentUser-Centric Design

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringCodingPrototypingIterative DevelopmentAI Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingPassion for Learning

Tools & Technologies

Copilot

Industry Keywords

Computer ScienceTechnical FieldSoftware Development LifecycleUser Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaScriptPythonSpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside experienced professionals on real-world software engineering challenges and solutions impacting millions of users
Ship a high-priority project from start to finish, contributing to mission-critical software development
Use AI tools such as Copilot to improve productivity and code quality
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop and deploy next-generation Dropbox product features
Participate in rapid prototyping, iterative development and structured feedback
Design user-centric, usable and intuitive solutions
Participate in tech talks and professional development workshops
Participate in team matching based on interests, strengths, business needs and location
Build software across potential teams including Product Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Customer Experience Technology, Mobile Engineering and Security Engineering
Receive mentorship, guidance and continuous feedback throughout the internship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding, such as physics or mathematics
Graduating in Fall/Winter 2027 or Spring 2028; this should be the final internship before graduating
Experience writing or shipping software through coursework, personal projects, internships, coding competitions or research
Experience coding in Python, Go, JavaScript or similar programming languages
Available for a Summer 2027 full-time internship, 40 hours per week for 12 weeks
Must work from the designated primary work location throughout the internship; requests to work from another location, including another country, require advance approval and may be restricted by company, legal, payroll or security requirements
Passion for learning, solving problems and challenging the status quo

Benefits

Comp & perks

12-week Summer 2027 internship
Virtual First work culture
Emerging Talent Summit with in-person relationship-building, learning and development opportunities
Professional development workshops and tech talks
1:1 mentorship from a team mentor and peer mentor
Regular real-time and written actionable feedback and reviews
Opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals on high-impact projects
Opportunity to build a professional network