Junior Software Engineer Internship

Herndon, VAPosted 28 days ago

Role Overview

Clarityinnovates is hiring a Junior Software Engineer Internship. This is a internship role in Herndon. Part of Clarityinnovates's Security hiring, posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Summary

Our work focuses on creating software and data engineering platforms for customers throughout the DoD, IC and Federal Agency communities. We bring in students to work directly on our projects so that they can learn the basics of supporting CI/CD production and also the more complex nuances of government contracts.

Program Goals

Learn: Professional growth during your internship can be exposure to the Cyber Operations domain, learning a new programming language, or perfecting a new tradecraft technique.
Contribute: There is a seat at the table for every one of our interns from day one. It is our goal that by the time you leave, your fingerprint is on a true operational contribution.
Have Fun: Your time in our program may be limited, but the memories will last. It is our goal that you enjoy your time here and want to come back.
Hire: The road doesn’t end at just the internship! Our end state is to bring on former interns full time after completing their school work.

Role Expectations

Pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required to get your clearance)
Experience with Go or Python (in the classroom or from another internship)
Understanding of network programming fundamentals, particularly with networking, data structures, and data models
Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable team environment
Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives that may have a direct impact on the achievement of results for the team.
Checks and makes minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems that are routine and typically exist in current work processes and systems.
Communicates with contacts typically within the job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement.
Requires basic job knowledge of systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education.

Additional Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience building microservices (REST-based or otherwise)
Completion of CTF or other Hackathon challenges
Experience working in a professional environment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Junior Software Engineer Internship position at Clarityinnovates?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Clarityinnovates. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Junior Software Engineer Internship position at Clarityinnovates located?

This position is based in Herndon. Clarityinnovates has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Junior Software Engineer Internship at Clarityinnovates earn?

Clarityinnovates has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Junior Software Engineer Internship role at Clarityinnovates posted?

This role was posted on June 11, 2026 (28 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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