Software Engineer Intern
DEPARTMENT: IT, Application Development
HIRING MANAGER: Donna Imbriani
LOCATION: SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC), Valhalla Campus
DURATION: Semester long, 15 weeks
PAY: Westchester Minimum Wage for up to 120 hours
Overview
This internship offers SUNY WCC students hands-on experience with software development projects. Interns will apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting while being mentored by experienced engineers and supervised by WCC staff/faculty.
Key Responsibilities / Examples of Work
- Assist in the gathering of functional area application requirements.
- Assist in the creation and management of project plans.
- Document software technical requirements and workflows.
- Perform end-user testing or applications.
- Research/Evaluate new technologies for considered usage.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to produce viable project deliverables.
- Strengthen problem-solving skills to improve project execution.
- Obtain business analysis skills to facilitate functional needs.
Required Qualifications
Eligibility
- GPA: 2.5 or better, student in good standing
- 24 hours of earned credits at time of internship
- Approval of Curriculum Char or other Faculty in Major
- Ability to work 8 hours a week/120 hours over the semester in the internship
- Must be enrolled at SUNY WCC in an industry related degree program (e.g., CS or CIS).
Supervision & Evaluation
- Learning objectives developed collaboratively with faculty and supervisor.
- Midterm and final evaluations required.
- Regular attendance and participation required.
Pay: Westchester County Minimum Wage for up to 120 hours.