2026 Summer Intern - Software Engineering - Washington
2026 Summer Intern - Software Engineering - Washington
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Job Description
What You Get Out of the Internship
At Stryker we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern you wont just observe youll contribute to meaningful projects gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern you will:
- Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
- Implement new ideas be constantly challenged and develop yourskills
- Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
- Be a part of an innovative team and culture
- Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format
Who we want
Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.
Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.
Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.
Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.
Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Strykers mission to make healthcare better.
Opportunities Available
As a Software Engineering intern at Stryker you may be placed in one of the following areas where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design quality testing software and manufacturing:
- Quality: Support initiatives that ensure products meet the highest standards for safety reliability and compliance. Projects may include new product development (risk management design verification/validation reliability testing) supplier quality process optimization and post-market quality improvement.
- Research & Development (R&D): Contribute to innovation and product improvement.
- Design & Development: Research new technologies and customer needs; use tools such as CAD FEA LabView simulations and software development to design new products or enhance existing ones.
- Product Engineering: Apply engineering skills to improve the safety reliability and performance of current products through analysis testing and design improvements.
- Test Lab: Partner with engineers to evaluate prototypes and verify designs through fixture development simulated use testing and quantitative verification of technical specifications..
- Manufacturing: Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently. Projects may include fixture development assembly line optimization lean manufacturing implementation ergonomics/safety improvements and process validation.
- Software: Work with engineering teams to design develop and test software solutions that integrate with Strykers medical technologies. Projects may include embedded systems automation tools data analysis or user-interface improvements that enhance product performance and usability
Majors Targeted: Computer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering
$23.50 min hourly wage $33.50 max hourly wage and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend dependent upon hiring location.
What You Need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
- Demonstrated leadership problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
