SOFTWARE STUDENT INTERN

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Software Student Intern will participate in development and testing activities to enhance UC Online platform. This will entail working with the business stakeholders to understand the requirements, document the requirements as user stories in Jira, perform development and testing to implement the user stories and demonstrate completed functionality to the business as part of Agile sprints. The student intern will have an opportunity to learn Agile software development, Tableau, Jira, and other software tools. This will result in acquiring skills that are appreciated and valued by several organizations in the industry.

This role is 100% remote within CA.

Responsibilities

The role will support UC Online development team in the following way.

20% Understand user requirements and help develop user stories.

50% Design and develop solutions called out by the user stories.

30% Develop and enhance internal web pages.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a student at the University of California. Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Strong analytical and organizational skills. Have taken a course or training in web development and is proficient with Python, UX design, HTML, CSS and Javascript.

Preferred Qualifications

Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar discipline. Experience with Git, React, AI, and UX wireframing and prototyping, like Figma, is helpful.

Education

High school graduate and/or equivalent experience/training.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Job Title
STDT 3

Job Code
004920

Payscale:
$21.64 - $ 26.39 hourly, commensurate with skills/experience.

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is March 20, 2026. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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EEO STATEMENT

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