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Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

State Affairs · Washington, DC

Posted 2 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
2 days
State Affairs's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
79% of State Affairs's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at State Affairs
high
10 stale, 2 reposted of 14 open
Hiring momentum
15 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from State Affairs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for State Affairs.

About this role

As a Software Engineering Intern at State Affairs, you will work on real features for users, engaging in full-stack development with technologies like React, Node.js, and Postgres. Your responsibilities will include shipping product slices, building data workflows, collaborating with design and product teams, and utilizing AI coding tools to enhance productivity. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment focused on state government news and policy intelligence.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of State Affairs as an employer.

What you need

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field
  • Expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028
  • Experience building web applications through coursework, internships, research, hackathons or personal projects
  • Familiarity with React (or a similar frontend framework) and Node.js (or another backend language)
  • Working knowledge of SQL and relational database design (e.g., Postgres)
  • Ability to break an open-ended problem into concrete milestones and to communicate progress clearly

Nice to have

  • Experience with Next.js, TypeScript or MongoDB
  • Exposure to Docker, CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions) or a cloud platform (AWS preferred)
  • Interest in or exposure to search, vector databases, RAG or other AI/ML-driven features
  • Projects using data visualization (D3, Recharts) or rich-text editors (Slate, TipTap)
  • Prior internship, startup or significant open-source experience

What you get

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Worth weighing

  • Position is an internship with a specific timeline for graduation
  • Onsite work required in Washington, DC
  • Salary range is provided, but final compensation may vary based on various factors

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Listed by State Affairs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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