2026 Software Development Internship, Solutions. Platforms. Engineered. (SPE)

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Solar Turbines’ engineering intern positions are created to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in supporting gas turbine package and system design, as well as associated development activities. Under the guidance of mentors, students are given meaningful work experience while gaining exposure to the entire corporate environment. This includes training courses, networking events, and facility tours, along with a challenging project assignment to complete that enables them the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations. Positions are available in software development. This Internship is an eleven-week program.  

Interns will get the opportunity to join a Solar Turbines Employee Resource Group, receive mentorship, engage in special events and luncheons with peers, hear from keynote speakers and much more.  

What You Have – Skills and Experiences:  

• Currently in the process of obtaining a 4-year or advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering 

• Must be classified by school in Fall 2026 as one of the following: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate student  

• Overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale  

• Knowledge of software engineering principles (version control, debugging, testing, design basics) 

Top Candidates Will Also Have:  

• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as individually  

• Previous Internship experience  

• Problem solving skills  

• High energy level and sense of urgency  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

• Good business / technical judgment  

• Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks  

This internship runs from June 22, 2026 through September 4, 2026.  

Compensation:

The hourly compensation for this role is $26.00-$43.00. Actual compensation will be determined by graduation year and degree type.

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This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 24, 2026 - March 10, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to a