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OCLC is seeking a Software Engineer Summer Intern to join their innovative team, where you'll work with advanced technologies to create solutions for libraries. This internship will provide hands-on experience in software development, problem-solving, and project collaboration in a hybrid work environment from May 18, 2026, to August 14, 2026.

Responsibilities: You will design, code, and test software, participate in testing phases, and collaborate with an experienced team to enhance products used by OCLC libraries.

Skills: Required skills include familiarity with Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, databases, strong problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.

Qualifications: Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in computer engineering or a related field and have completed first-level engineering courses.

Location: Dublin, Ohio, USA; hybrid work environment with three days in-office.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25 per hour.

Together we make breakthroughs possible.

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

Why join OCLC? 

OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. We recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills—along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We’re committed to your success—both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs. 
• Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room 
• Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC 
• Health and wellness events 
• Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools 
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance 
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility 
• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships 

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact. 

The job details are as follows:

This internship is anything but ordinary. If that’s what you’re looking for, keep reading. We are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for our internship program. Dates for the internship will be from May 18, 2026, to August 14, 2026, working full time during the summer. This role offers a hybrid work environment with three days in-office at our headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of an experienced team of software developers whofrequentlyrelease enhancements and new products for use by OCLC libraries and will see their work used in production services.
• Use industry standard programming techniques to translate requirements and designs into code.
• Analyze and solve problems in existing systems.
• Design, code, and test multiple modules of a systemin a timely manner.
• Participates in unit, system, and acceptance testing by designing tests, building test data, testexecutionand evaluation, along with recommending/making improvements/fixes to the tested system.
• Assistsin developing and interpreting requirements.

Requirements

• Candidates mustbe currentlyenrolled as students at the time of the internship.
• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related degree.
• Completion of first-level engineering courses
• Good familiarity with Java
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS a plus
• Experience with databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytic skills
• Excellent customer and team-interaction skills
• Pro-active and self-motivated       

Our Interns will also be invited toparticipateinadditionallearning opportunities throughout the Summer including "Lunch & Learn" events with executive leadership, volunteer opportunities to give back to local community, and other Intern-only events.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what aregenerally believedto be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform asomewhat differentcombination of duties.