Software Engineering Summer Intern, Next Best Action - Summer 2026

Software Engineering Summer Intern, Next Best Action

Pegasystems is seeking bright, technical Computer Science degree students who are flexible and interested in learning and exploring our technology. In our fast-paced, iterative development environment, our interns work within our Scrum teams to quickly develop thoughtful designs and implement robust, high quality features within an agile development methodology.

Pega's internship program is the perfect platform to help students transition their academic knowledge into a successful professional career. We push great students to be better, we encourage them to take on the biggest challenges, and we believe that great ideas can come from anyone or anywhere, irrespective of hierarchy or location. The purpose of our internships is to provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable business skills, work on real-time, impactful initiatives, and collaborate on a global scale, all while earning a competitive compensation.

What you'll do at Pega:

• Participate in the design of new features.
• Debug and maintain existing code base.
• Develop & document new features alongside other team members that meet our coding standards.
• Unit test all new code to ensure all requirements are satisfied.
• Develop an understanding of how our customers use the product and verify that the product meets these requirements.

Who you are:

• An upperclassman student working on a Computer Science degree, looking for an internship that provides you practical real-world experience with the end-to-end software development lifecycle in an Agile environment.
• Well-versed in Java and object-oriented programming principles, with interests in the data realm – databases (relational, NoSQL), data science, data analytics, etc.
• Strong object-oriented design and development skills (Java development experience is a plus).
• Basic working knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodology.
• Drive for continuous learning and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good ability to solve problems and identify creative solutions.

Pega offers you:

• Opportunity to work with diverse global teams on real-time, impactful projects and initiatives.
• Professional development seminars and meet & greets with Pega's CEO and Founder, and Executive Leadership Team through our "Coffee Break Series"
• Participation in Pega and intern specific events such as social events, volunteer opportunities, group projects, team outings.
• Potential for full-time offer.
• Structured manager and mentor program.
• Competitive salary and perks.
• Casual and fun environment.