What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Software Engineer paid intern (summer and fall hires) position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for Software Engineer interns to assist seasoned developers in software development activities on current Church projects.
We are looking for an upbeat and dedicated individual who loves to learn new technologies, and you are looking for an internship, keep reading!
About
This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. A skilled and seasoned mentor will be provided to guide you during the internship.
We are committed to the well-being of our employees and supporting them in becoming their best self. Our focus on physical and mental health, financial security, and personal and professional development helps employees create more energy, purpose, and balance in life.
Benefit options are designed to help employees care for their families and pursue other meaningful endeavors. Our benefits include:
Flexible work schedules that include remote and hybrid options for certain positions
On-site fitness centers and cafeterias
Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org
Work Schedule
This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal office hours are between 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
The offices are located in Riverton or Lehi, UT. Most positions are remote and hybrid options are available.
Responsibilities
Examples of activities you will accomplish include specific development tasks in various programming languages, unit testing, debugging and correcting defects in code, meetings with project team members and customers, reporting on current activities, working with databases and issue tracking systems and working in both individual and paired programming assignments. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody wishing to develop their software development and engineering skills in an extraordinary development environment.
You should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university
Familiarity with some aspects of machine learning, in example, AI, machine learning model creation, training, test AWS toolset or Sagemaker
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for Software Engineer interns to assist seasoned developers in software development activities on current Church projects.
We are looking for an upbeat and dedicated individual who loves to learn new technologies, and you are looking for an internship, keep reading!
About
This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. A skilled and seasoned mentor will be provided to guide you during the internship.
We are committed to the well-being of our employees and supporting them in becoming their best self. Our focus on physical and mental health, financial security, and personal and professional development helps employees create more energy, purpose, and balance in life.
Benefit options are designed to help employees care for their families and pursue other meaningful endeavors. Our benefits include:
Flexible work schedules that include remote and hybrid options for certain positions
On-site fitness centers and cafeterias
Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org
Work Schedule
This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal office hours are between 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
The offices are located in Riverton or Lehi, UT. Most positions are remote and hybrid options are available.
Responsibilities
Examples of activities you will accomplish include specific development tasks in various programming languages, unit testing, debugging and correcting defects in code, meetings with project team members and customers, reporting on current activities, working with databases and issue tracking systems and working in both individual and paired programming assignments. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody wishing to develop their software development and engineering skills in an extraordinary development environment.
- Work with state-of-the art tools to help develop enterprise solutions
- Work on REAL production level projects and solve REAL problems
- Mentor with highly experienced IT professionals
- We hasten the Lord's work in an important way
- Be a member of a creative, spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture
You should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university
- Internship is for current temple worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Should be working toward a degree in the area of engineering, computer science or information technology
- Excellent communication skills for interacting confidently and providing information within a team environment, often virtually
- Programming language experience in any of the following: (Java/J2EE, .NET/C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, or full-stack development
- Familiarity with databases and coding with large data sets
Familiarity with some aspects of machine learning, in example, AI, machine learning model creation, training, test AWS toolset or Sagemaker
- Ability to work independently and with mentor
- Ability to multi-task and customer driven requirements
- Problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution skills are desired
- Self-motivated with good time management skills
- We want highly computer literate students that are familiar with various operating systems and internet browser environments.
- You will be asked to demonstrate your coding experience in the interview.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
