Technology Intern - Summer 2026

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McLean, VA
In-Office
54K-82K Annually
Internship
Financial Services
The Role
As a Technology Intern at Freddie Mac, you will engage in software development, support cybersecurity efforts, and enhance your professional skills.
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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 10/13/2025.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 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 Technology Summer Internship program is for you!

Through this internship, you’ll build on the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in your undergraduate education – while getting real-world technology and innovation experience and making lifelong connections. Upon successful completion of the internship and your undergrad degree, you may be extended an opportunity to join our Technology Analyst Program – a 12-month cohort experience that springboards you into a fulltime technology career with the industry leader in the housing/finance industry!

Our Impact:

The Enterprise Operations and Technology (EO+T) Division helps enable and transform Freddie Mac's business. We provide systems and technology that benefit the enterprise, customers, employees and our business partners. Our technology enhances the services we offer to our customers and improves productivity and performance for employees, making work easier.

Your Impact:

As an intern, you will support exciting, short-term projects through the following activities:

Software Development/Application Support

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

  • Help define business and user needs and processes; identify solutions, work with project team/sponsors in identifying solutions

  • Participate in requirements analysis; help design applications based on system requirements

  • Help build enhancements within existing applications

  • Support implementation of software application changes

Cyber

  • Help develop new use cases to detect, report, log, track, and escalate security events

  • Support coordination activities for monitoring, triage, and escalation of security events affecting the company’s information assets

  • Participate in analyzing and researching known indicators of compromise (IOCs), correlate events, identify malicious activity, and take appropriate steps

  • Identify new and emerging threats, then build and execute required action plans  

Professional Development

  • Expand your leadership, business and analytical skills

  • Develop your personal brand and grow your professional network

  • Get support and guidance from dedicated managers and experienced technologists

  • Deepen your technological knowledge while learning about Freddie Mac’s key role in the mortgage market

  • Participate in our innovation challenge, community service and other team events to complement your professional development with personal growth

Qualifications:
  • Seeking undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related area

  • Graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027

  • College-level experience with coding practices and languages (such as Java, C/C++, Python, or others)

  • Knowledge of Agile software development project methodologies preferred

  • Experience with popular business tools (Windows, Office Professional, Visio, SharePoint, etc.)

  • Demonstrated analytical ability and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Organized with ability to meet deadlines and contribute to team success

Keys to Success in this Role:
  • Technology-first mindset, 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

Interns are paid a set, non-negotiable rate. The hourly rate for this position is $32/hr.

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.

Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.

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.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
9,809 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

Freddie Mac is serving America’s homebuyers, homeowners and renters by financing the creation and preservation of more affordable homeownership and rental opportunities, providing liquidity, stability and affordability to the housing market. We are Making Home Possible for families across the nation.

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