IAE Software Engineering Internship

University of South Florida

Greater Tampa Bay AreaFresher32m agovia LinkedInH-1B with no lottery (university)

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
Must know
SpringMachine learningAgileTroubleshooting
Nice to have
PythonJavaJavaScript
Work
On-site in Greater Tampa Bay Area · internship
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Machine learning29%Troubleshooting12%Spring10%Agile4%of 49 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
Listed
Nov 10, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

The Software Engineering Intern will work under the direction of Accenture Federal Services (AFS) technical leadership to support specialized programs for the University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE). This internship offers an opportunity to work on meaningful data science and program management initiatives supporting broader Department of Defense (DoD) efforts. The intern will contribute to research, analysis, and the development of tools that enhance operational decision-making and resource allocation.

Time Commitment:

  • Minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during Fall/Spring semesters.
  • Minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during Summer semester.
  • This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Opportunities:

  • Invaluable work experience
  • Build resume and explore career options
  • Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
  • Upon completion, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request

Pay Rate: $17.62/hour

Location: Tampa, FL (Downtown Tampa)

Key Responsibilities

  • Full stack software engineering to design, prototype, and optimize various software solutions that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and mission decision support.
  • Work within an Agile, AI-accelerated software development life cycle.
  • Work within modern technical stacks and frameworks.
  • Work with DevSecOps to design, build, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure inside the cloud infrastructure.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen / Must be eligible for a security clearance.
  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or similar degree.
  • Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Strong background in software development.
  • Experience with Java, Python, and Javascript programming languages is preferred.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be willing and able to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

Important Eligibility Requirements

  • This internship supports U.S. Department of Defense-funded programs.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance.
  • Applicants must remain actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for the duration of the internship.
  • Individuals who have already graduated prior to the internship start date are not eligible.

H-1B sponsor

University of South Florida is a university, so it can file H-1Bs any time of year with no lottery (cap-exempt).

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