Who We Are:
Bandwidth, a prior “Best of EC” award winner, is a global software company that helps enterprises deliver exceptional experiences through voice, messaging, and emergency services. Reaching 65+ countries and over 90 percent of the global economy, we're the only provider offering an owned communications cloud that delivers advanced automation, AI integrations, global reach, and premium human support. Bandwidth is trusted for mission-critical communications by the Global 2000, hyperscalers, and SaaS builders!
At Bandwidth, your music matters when you are part of the BAND. We celebrate differences and encourage BANDmates to be their authentic selves. #jointheband
What We Are Looking For:
We’re looking for a Network Development Engineering Intern to join the Core Voice Engineering and Technology team for Summer 2026. In this role you’ll work alongside Principal Engineers and Architects who design and evolve Bandwidth’s global voice network and communication platforms.
This internship focuses on the intersection of networking, software development, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll explore how large-scale voice systems are built, contribute to prototypes and technical investigations, and help evaluate new technologies that shape the future of Bandwidth’s communications platform.
You’ll gain exposure to cloud-native infrastructure, programmable networking, and distributed systems, while building software and tools that help engineers design and operate modern communication networks.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys understanding how systems work under the hood, experimenting with new technologies, and building small projects that explore new ideas.
What You'll Do:
- Work with Principal Engineers and Architects to explore new approaches for evolving Bandwidth’s voice network architecture and cloud infrastructure.
- Contribute to projects, proof-of-concepts, and prototypes involving voice networking, distributed systems, and programmable infrastructure.
- Build small software tools, scripts, or services that help engineers experiment with or analyze network behavior.
- Explore how cloud platforms such as AWS support large-scale communication systems and network services.
- Assist with evaluating open-source telecom platforms and cloud-native networking technologies.
- Participate in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering knowledge sharing.
- Document findings, experiments, and insights to support future platform development.
What You Need:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Networking, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Experience with a programming language such as Python, Go, JavaScript, or similar.
- Comfortable working in a Linux or Unix environment.
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing concepts, internet protocols).
- Interest in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or networking platforms.
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
Bonus Points:
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Coursework or projects involving computer networking or distributed systems.
- Familiarity with voice protocols such as SIP or RTP.
- Experience experimenting with open-source telephony platforms such as Asterisk or FreeSWITCH.
Interest in building infrastructure tools, network automation, or developer platforms.
The Whole Person Promise:
At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can have meaningful work AND a full life, and we provide a work environment geared toward enriching your body, mind, and spirit. How do we do that? Well…
Are you ready for an awesome internship experience? At Bandwidth we’re all about making your time with us fun and fulfilling! Take a break with our 90-minute workout lunch to energize your day, or roll up your sleeves for some cool volunteer activities that give back to our community. You'll also get to meet and connect with our leaders who can share their wisdom and advice. And let’s not forget the fun social activities to bond with your fellow interns!
Join us for a summer full of learning, laughter, and new experiences—let’s make some great memories together!
Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities, but not sure if you’re 100% qualified? Do you feel you can work to help us crush the mission? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, we encourage you to apply! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the BAND.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as company‑paid for employees and families in U.S. locations, contributing to a standout benefits package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, protected time away through a PTO embargo, extra Mahalo Moments days, and a dedicated volunteer day emphasize meaningful time off.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and family‑oriented offerings such as onsite early‑childhood care at the Raleigh HQ reinforce a family‑friendly approach.
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Bandwidth is a software company that’s transforming the way people communicate and challenging the standards of old telecom. Together with our customers, we’re unlocking remarkable value, questioning the status quo, and helping people interact with technology and one another, oftentimes in ways they never dreamed possible. Haven’t heard of Bandwidth? You’ve probably used one of our products before. We power some of the most important communications technologies on the market today—names like Google, Skype and Ring Central to name a few. At Bandwidth, we’ve got a passion for doing things the other way—imagining what they could be and uncovering opportunities to take a new approach to create what should be. We’re out to disrupt the century-old rules of the telecom industry—and that means doing things differently in every area of our business. It’s in the way we treat our people, and how we create with our customers. Whether our engineering teams are crunching code during all-night hack-a-thons or our team members are competing in a Big Idea competition, we love to dive in and get our hands dirty. No idea at Bandwidth is too big or too small, and every voice gets a listen. Our folks have diverse backgrounds from all over the world. Crave innovation? We live for it. No one here is getting a blue ribbon for shaking their head and agreeing with the higher ups. At Bandwidth, we don’t hold back. We speak our minds, share our ideas—and let them soar. We think, we dream, we reimagine what’s possible…because we know that’s the only way we can unlock remarkable value. And that’s what really gets us fired up.
