Software Engineering Intern

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

The Badger Meter Internship Program provides hands-on, real-world experience to students through projects that make a difference! In addition to your projects, you will be given the opportunity to participate in our robust Intern program focused on Badger Meter culture, professional development, community outreach and a final capstone project.

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Our internship program is designed to provide opportunities for career growth and development for every intern by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 

Badger Meter is hiring a Software Engineering Intern this summer onsite at our Los Gatos facility. The Software Engineering Intern will be responsible for software development & implementation, coding, and debugging new software or making enhancements to existing software. The intern will write programs according to given specifications using tools like Jira, Git, AWS and languages primarily in Python, with exposure to JavaScript, SQL or other languages. The intern will collaborate across departments to learn and understand problems with software.

Essential Job Duties:

• Software development & design, testing, and implementation

• Knowledgeable of software development concepts, process, and tools

• Maintaining and upgrading existing software applications

• Work on assigned tickets and submit pull requests for code review

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies

• Update and maintain technical documentation

• Participate in team standups and technical sessions

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• First preference to CA students

• Sophomore or Junior status (graduating in 2027 or 2028)

• No sponsorship provided (we cannot accept OPT, H1B, etc students at this time)

• Intermediate computer/technical skills in Microsoft products

• Programming experience in Python, SQL, and/or other languages

• Understanding of version control (Git/GitHub)

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