Software Engineer Intern

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

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The Role

Lumen offers a fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers.

Program dates: May 30 – August 8, 2025.

Location

• This position is fully remote/ work from home.

The Main Responsibilities

This internship is for a Software Engineer / Developer supporting the Corporate Systems people-centric systems, such as HR, Legal, Commissions, Identity Management,  amongst others.

This role would be responsible for parts of the development, integration, and implementation of features of the software, as well as the research and documentation aspects that come with the support. As part of this internship, you’ll learn how to develop and test code efficiently while gaining real world experience working on applications that support our internal customers. With mentoring from Lead Software Engineers, the intern will learn multiple systems and be able to use their skills while coordinating with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure.

Day to Day responsibilities will include:

• Daily Monitoring of existing programs and troubleshooting errors by identifying any observed bottlenecks and bugs, and suggesting solutions / technical alternatives to mitigate and address these issues; Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code, and improve/streamline processes and systems
• Partnering with other departments to analyze integrations that are changed or new and understanding and documenting the requirements; designing, developing and testing changes as part of the development lifecycle process
• Interact with team members (end-users, developers, infrastructure support) in a team-oriented fashion
• Track support ticket progress, and ensure tickets are successfully implemented through following up with fellow developers and end users.

10-week plan - Will include partnering with the existing leads in this area on a daily basis to receive guidance, knowledge and assignments.  It may include upgrade plans and execution for applications and support of in-progress projects.  Data preparation for application processing will be part of the scope of work.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment of the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

• Required qualifications
  • Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship
  • Graduating August 2025 – May 2027
  • Preferred fields include bur not limited to: Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • Intern must be able to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (May 30 – August 8, 2025)
  • US work authorization is required. Individuals needing visa sponsorship are not eligible.
• Proficiency and understanding of:
  • Relational database basics (i.e. - Oracle, MS SQL )
  • Familiarity with the .NET framework, and developing C#/.NET
  • Familiarity of Visual Studio development environment, or similar integrated development environment (IDE)
  • Basic understanding of Design Patterns and Object-Oriented Concepts.
  • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Familiarity of Agile methodology
  • Ability to write technical documentation for internal or external developer/technical audiences.
• Preferred qualifications
  • Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JSON Requests, and Responsive Web Development is a PLUS.
  • Familiarity in other languages such as JavaScript is a PLUS.
  • Basic familiarity with GIT, Subversion, or similar version control systems is a plus

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $26.00/hour
Max:  $43.00/hour

What to Expect Next

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position.  A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application.  For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application. 

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidates
• November - Interview panel with work team
• December - All Summer 2025 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #: 335170

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

26

Salary Max :

43

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.