In today’s tumultuous tech world, internships and co-op programs are essential for Black and Brown students eager to make their mark.
We’ve handpicked some of the internships and co-ops you should apply for on POCIT! But first, some FAQs:
Why do an internship or co-op?
Internships and co-ops are more than just resume-fillers. They’re about hands-on learning in a professional environment. You can team up with full-time professionals who mentor you on actual projects. Enjoy office resources, attend talks and social events, and dive into work that excites you. Link up with industry pros and peers and set the stage for your future tech career.
Internship vs. Co-op: What’s the Difference?
The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but the difference typically lies in the time invested in each program. Internships are brief work experience programs that last about one semester; most are completed over the summer. Co-ops usually last longer, and your responsibility increases as your education progresses.
I haven’t studied computer science – now what?
Tech thrives on diverse perspectives. Some internships and co-ops have specific technical and degree requirements, while others are more interested in your ability to innovate and solve problems. Plus, tech is about more than just coding. There are roles in marketing, HR, business operations, and more!
Top Picks from the POCIT job board
Engineering
Braze – Software Engineering Intern – New York, NY
Cisco – Software Engineer Intern (PhD) – Costa Mensa, CA; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Ann Arbor, MI; and San Jose, CA
Jane Street – Trading Desk Operations Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – Software Engineer Co-Op Fall 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – Windows Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – Network Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – Production Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – IT Operations Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – Trading Desk Operations Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – FPGA Engineer Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Jane Street – Linux Engineer Intern Summer 2024 – New York, NY
Business and management
Intuit – Business Operations Intern (Undergraduate) – Mountain View, CA and San Francisco, CA
Intuit – Program Manager Intern (MBA) – San Francisco, CA
Intuit – Business Systems Analyst Intern (MBA or MIS) – Tucson, AZ
Cisco – Program Management Intern (MBA) Summer 2024 (Meraki) – San Francisco, CA
Product and Hardware
Cisco – Hardware Co-Op, Switching (Meraki) – San Francisco, CA
Cisco – Mechanical Engineer, Product Design, Hardware Co-Op 24/25 (Meraki) – San Francisco, CA
Intuit – Product Manager Intern, DevX (MS or MBA) – Mountain View, CA and San Diego, CA
Other
Toyota Research Institute – Harmonious Communities Intern (PhD), Human-Centered AI Division – Los Altos, CA (Hybrid)
Browse more internships, co-ops, and opportunities in tech on pocitjobs.com.
