CDS Intern, Innovation
Costco IT
Seattle, WAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Stakeholder managementREST APIsUnit testingAgileProject management
- Work
- On-site in Seattle · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Stakeholder management44%Agile21%REST APIs17%Unit testing5%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale. The Costco Digital Services Division (CDS) is inviting students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university to participate in a 12-week paid internship program. This program provides direct exposure to key technologies transforming Costco's business landscape.
Internship Details
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Dates: Mid-June to early September
- Location: Issaquah, WA
- Format: On-site, 5 days a week. No out-of-state work or travel/accommodation expense reimbursement. Housing is not provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
- Works independently and within a team environment.
- Pays attention to detail, self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and complete assignments on time.
- Learns and applies new concepts, processes, and tools.
- Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
- Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
- Assists in prototyping and developing basic software modules, UI/UX components, or API integrations under guidance.
- Writes clean, maintainable code for feature enhancements and bug fixes under senior developer supervision.
- Participates in unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews to align with team quality standards.
- Supports project goals by completing assigned developmental tasks within agreed-upon timelines.
- Learns and adapts to team-approved technologies, tools, and modern software development practices.
- Collaborates with senior engineers and mentors to understand requirements and technical design patterns.
- Helps build proof-of-concept prototypes to explore emerging technologies for retail and enterprise solutions.
- Engages in agile team ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Documents technical implementations, setup guides, and project findings for team knowledge sharing.
- Creates and presents a summary of their experience to management and peers at the end of the internship.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Technology Exposure: Current and emerging technologies, software solutions, prototypes, proofs of concept.
- Development Practices: Rapid iteration, aggressive prototyping, coding, testing, technical analysis, modern software development practices.
- Tools: While specific tools are not explicitly listed, the role involves software development and collaboration, implying potential use of development environments, version control, and communication platforms.
Qualifications
- Students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college, or university.
- Must be maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and stay well organized.
Recommended
- Costco warehouse, E-commerce, or retail experience.
- Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume