Software Developer Intern

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Developer Intern to support the development of our commercial cloud-based web application. The intern will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads in an agile environment, gaining hands-on experience with full stack development, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices.

• • Assist in the analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of software and web applications
• • Support the building of prototypes, proof of concepts, and R&D efforts under the guidance of senior developers
• • Help troubleshoot and resolve backend issues with guidance from senior engineers
• • Assist in designing and maintaining APIs to support external systems, web, and mobile applications
• • Contribute to maintaining and enhancing API documentation for backend web services
• • Support the development and maintenance of unit tests for critical components
• • Assist with the implementation of security and data protection best practices
• • Collaborate with the product manager, business analyst, and chief architect to understand technical design and solutions
• • Coordinate with team members to contribute to deliverable end-products
• • Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including releases and deployment
• • Attend and support customer and integrator meetings as needed
• • Stay up to date with current best practices and emerging technologies
• • Participate in code reviews and receive mentorship from senior developers

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior (i.e., completed at least 2 years of coursework)
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred
• Basic foundation in computer science, algorithms, and web services design
• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
• Strong problem-solving skills with good aptitude and reasoning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Basic understanding of serverless architecture and Infrastructure as Code concepts
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker containerization platforms
• Experience designing or consuming RESTful APIs
• Awareness of system monitoring and observability tools
• Basic understanding of user authentication and authorization concepts
• Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience in software development

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.