Software Engineering and Data Intern - Summer 2026

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

We will accept applications for this position until 2/16/2026.Position Overview:

Want to create technology that matters while building your future and your professional network? If you’re getting your degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related technology area and looking to get hands-on, skill-building experience with a leader in the financial technology industry, Freddie Mac’s Software Engineering and Data Internship program is for you! At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation!

Through this internship, you’ll build on the knowledge and skills acquired in your undergraduate education – while getting real-world technology and innovation experience and making lifelong connections. You will work with a dedicated team of data stack developers and analysts who provide design, development, testing and implementation support to the Trading Desks. This role will introduce secondary mortgage market, portfolio management and distressed asset disposition concepts.

Our Impact:

Freddie Mac’s Investments & Capital Markets Business Technology Office works closely with multiple Capital Markets Trading Desks to automate business processes, provide data analysis and dashboard development as well as technical direction to achieve business objectives.

Your Impact:

Software and Data Stack Development

• Participate on project teams to develop innovative, high-quality software solutions in an Agile development environment.

• Sit with the business to understand their needs. Based on the specific need, design and build automated solutions or interactive dashboards/report.

• Review existing code and reports to provide new features or enhancements. Most of the existing code is SQL, Python, Tableau or Cloud analytics.

• Where applicable, propose process enhancements or changes to streamline execution and increase business value.

• Help build enhancements within existing applications

• Support implementation of software application changes

Teamwork and Learning

• Learn about the company’s business and how the Investments & Captial Markets Business Technology Office delivers business value.

• Participate in solving design and implementation challenges.

• Work closely with internal and external partners representing various groups across the organization.

• Build relationships and learn to connect with customers respectfully in a “partnership” style.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related technology area

• Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027

• College-level experience with coding practices and languages (such as Python, SQL) and data visualization tools like Tableau.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Passionate about software engineering and learning new technologies

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Technology-first approach, outstanding analytical skills, and drive for innovation

• Willingness to try new things, fail fast and learn fast

• Ability to work effectively and productively in a team or independently

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• Must be a teammate and able to work multi-functionally

Interns are paid at a set, non-negotiable hourly rate. The hourly rate for this role is $32/hour.

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $54,000 - $82,000 . All interns positions are paid at an hourly rate, which can be found in the body of the job description.