Summer 2026 Software Engineering Internship at T-Mobile in Herndon, VA

Summary: T-Mobile is a leader in innovation within the wireless industry, and they are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join their Smart Labs, Automation, and Performance team. The intern will support RAN automation and performance engineering initiatives, contributing to software application development, data analysis, and project presentations. Responsibilities: - Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and tools in the RAN automation space - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assist with data analysis and technical problem‑solving - Participate in data mining and analytics, working with both structured and unstructured datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights - Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code that supports testing and automation workflows - Present project outcomes and key learnings to engineering leadership at the end of the internship - Develop a strong understanding of the current software stack, architectures, and system interactions - Build tools that improve data structuring, visualization, and reporting across diverse testing environments - Create meaningful dashboards to effectively communicate technical results and trends - Contribute innovative ideas to enhance existing systems, processes, and services - Apply AI‑based analysis to increase efficiency in post‑processing, log evaluation, and automated insights Required Qualifications: - At least 18 years of age - Legally authorized to work in the United States - Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelors or Graduate degree program - Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript) - Exposure to data analysis or data mining concepts (e.g., SQL, pandas, machine learning fundamentals, statistical analysis) - Understanding of software development principles, object-oriented programming, and AI/ML concepts - Strong problem-solving, coding, and analytical abilities - Effective communication and collaboration skills in a technical team environment - Employees of T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile are ineligible for Internships Required Skills: Python, Java, C++ Important Skills: SQL, Data analysis, Machine learning, Software development principles Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 50 miles from the internship location.