Intern - Software Engineer - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Internship Opportunity at Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We are looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today.

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program.

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role. Individuals needing visa sponsorship are not eligible. Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate's commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

As an intern, you will work with a team who manages the ERP transformation program, focusing on account receivables consolidation and payment processing across the company's landscape. Areas of focus may include IT infrastructure, cloud migration, public cloud adoption standards, automation, and onboarding application development teams to the cloud, including network connectivity and security policy definition.

The Main Responsibilities

Contribute to the Cloud Center of Excellence.

Assist in building infrastructure as code.

Help define infrastructure standards.

Work with the platform engineering team on DevSecOps and containerization.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications:

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2027.
• Preferred fields include but not limited: Math, Accounting, or Engineering.

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Coding skills in languages such as Java, .NET, or Python
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and cloud hosting is advantageous
• Background in math or accounting, preferred.

Compensation: Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual's level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range: Min: $31/hour Max: $46/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidate
• November - Interview panel with work team
• December - All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Background Screening: If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status.

Application Deadline: 10/21/2025