Software Engineering & Development Internship Talent Community - Summer 2026

Program Overview:

McKesson’s Intern program is 10–12 weeks long and is designed to provide:

• A real-life working environment
• A solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employment
• A cohort experience with other interns
• Weekly senior leadership exposure and learning experiences

We are looking for candidates who:

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, develop, and contribute in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment
• Are self-starters with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to identify and solve problems
• Show passion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers’ success

Internship Overview:

As a Software Engineering & Development Intern, you will work on real-world projects that support pharmacy operations and patient care through innovative software solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test software applications, gaining hands-on experience in agile development environments and contributing to McKesson’s mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of software applications and tools that support pharmacy systems and clinical programs
• Assist in writing clean, efficient code using languages such as JavaScript and other scripting tools
• Support database development and write SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation
• Participate in software testing and automation efforts
• Collaborate with team members to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Engage in agile development practices and receive mentorship and feedback from experienced engineers

General Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student at the time of the internship
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 credit hours by the start of the internship
• 18 years of age or older
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Major in a technical, business, or analytics discipline (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science)
• Superior collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities effectively

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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