Dell Summer Internship – Software Engineering

The Dell IT team harnesses the performance, reliability and ingenuity of our IT team with Dell’s renowned customer-first commerce platforms and experiences to “Make IT Real” and enable Dell’s own digital transformation. In addition to modernizing and innovating all our cloud, commerce systems and applications, we are embracing the Dell IT Way, a process and cultural shift in how we work alongside our business teams using a direct, simplified and streamlined approach to design, develop and deliver new products in line with their goals and timelines.

At Dell Technologies, we are committed to the professional development of our college students by presenting them with the opportunity to improve their strategic, technical and networking skills. Dell IT Interns join us for a 10-week internship over the summer of 2026. Dell IT Interns receive invaluable exposure to a variety of projects that have real world value and impact on the entire company during their internship. In addition, our IT Interns have many opportunities to contribute to local service projects, build a community with their fellow IT interns, and experience the inclusive and engaging culture of Dell IT.  With a wide variety of projects and responsibilities spanning across several Digital organizations, the college professional can expect to be fully engaged within Dell IT as a Software Engineering Intern.

Your Role Responsibilities

As an ever-evolving function within a global transformational organization, Dell IT strategy, projects, structure and priorities are subject to continuous review and revision. We are looking for well-rounded and adaptive professionals who can thrive in times of change and ambiguity.

Depending on business needs, your day-to-day role may include:

• Develop high availability and highly scalable applications which will be used by both internal and external customers
• Practice and facilitate Human-Centered Design (Design Thinking) methodologies
• Learn and balance user and business goals to achieve desirable, viable, and feasible solutions
• Work on interactive design projects that meet both user and business objectives, while maintaining and supporting brand standards 
• Partner and collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, designers, product owners, and business stakeholders on all initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or similar field with a target graduation date of Spring 2027 or 2028
• Strong Object-Oriented Analysis and Design skill or strong adherence to SOLID software design principles
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming languages; operating systems; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities, as applicable
• Able to code/debug simple programs using either written or verbal design specifications

Dell Culture Code/Power Skills Requirements

• Adapts well to unfamiliar situations and shifting demands; embraces change as an avenue for growth rather than a source of apprehension
• Demonstrates interest in collaboration and successfully enables groups to work together to drive impactful results
• Showcases the ability to delegate and embraces working with other people efficiently to overcome challenges

Desirable Requirements

• Beginner-level expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Database programming (SQL)
  • Data modeling (ERD), mapping and implementation (DDL)
  • Business Intelligence software packages (Microsoft, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, or other)
  • Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures related to applications programming
• Basic knowledge of coding, testing, and debugging simple applications

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly range for this position is $27.70 to $30.75 per hour.

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.