Description: 2026 Summer InternLocation:This internship role is scheduled to be flexible. Please be prepared to spend part of your time working remotely and part of your time working from the following location: 4460 Hacienda Drive, Building A, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
Department Details:Contribute to building and enhancing software solutions through hands-on development, testing, and documentation, working closely with Tech Lead and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, supportable applications.
Internship Projects:Assist in translating Value-based Care Platform business and functional requirements into technical designs and code modules under the guidance of senior engineers.
Develop, configure, and/or modify software components to support new features, enhancements, and defect fixes.
Create and execute unit tests to validate functionality and identify defects early in the development cycle.
Support integration testing and user acceptance testing by helping with triage, fixes, and test coverage updates.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (product, architecture, QA, operations) to deliver solutions that are scalable, reliable, and supportable.
Target Majors:Computer Science; Data Science; Math/Statistics
Target Skillset:Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) and strong CS fundamentals (OOP, data structures, algorithms)
Working knowledge of Git/version control (branching, pull requests)
Ability to write clean, maintainable code with attention to quality and basic secure coding practices
Familiarity with unit testing concepts and willingness to test and validate your work
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
Comfort working in an Agile/iterative delivery model (sprints, standups, incremental delivery)
Job Summary:Lay the groundwork for a dynamic future with an industry leader. At Kaiser Permanente, you'll forge lasting relationships with colleagues across the organization while enjoying the opportunity to grow your experience and hone your expertise on assignments that have real impact. Our interns have worked on everything from analyzing financial software and developing new marketing strategies, to designing mobile apps and helping clinicians improve care delivery. We want you to get the most out of your time here and will give you projects that challenge you to think freely, question thoroughly, and explore deeply.
Essential Responsibilities:- Contributing to a designated project or initiative to meet a KP business objective.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Pursuing a bachelors degree or have graduated with a Bachelors degree from an accredited university within the last year.
License, Certification, Registration
Additional Requirements:- Aptitude to perform data and process analytics and formulating solutions
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications: - 3.0 GPA or above
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and experience producing high quality work in short periods of time.
Primary Location: California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building A
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Internship
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-IT-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: KPD Exp Design
Pay Range: $25 - $29.82 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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