Software Engineering Intern

About the Role

• Contribute to impactful projects, own a deliverable, and present to senior leaders. • Participate in skill‑building workshops, executive roundtables, and nationwide intern community. • Work with Digital team applications OTM, LSIM, NDCS, and Fastlane POS platform. • Apply problem‑solving to identify issues, conduct analysis, and provide actionable insights. • Synthesize findings into oral or written recommendations for supervisors. • Execute functional project tasks and process‑improvement initiatives. • Communicate roadblocks and collaborate with team members. • Write software code, including enhancements and bug fixes, alongside business analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸software coding
• ▸bug fixes
• ▸process improvement
• ▸fastlane pos
• ▸data analysis
• ▸project delivery

What You Bring

Interns apply problem‑solving skills to identify issues, conduct directed analysis, and deliver insights and recommendations. They synthesize findings into oral or written recommendations, execute tasks related to functional projects or process improvements, and communicate any roadblocks. The position is roughly split between writing software (including enhancements and bug fixes) and performing functional business analysis. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the internship. Preferred qualifications are not specifically listed. The position may require air travel or access to federal property, so candidates must possess a REAL ID or an acceptable TSA‑approved alternative. • Must have high school diploma/GED and be pursuing or have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree. • Candidate must reside in Houston, TX or surrounding areas. • Professional office environment using standard equipment. • Position may require air travel; candidate needs a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸houston
• ▸problem solving
• ▸software
• ▸real id

Benefits

At Waste Management (WM), early‑career talent is considered essential to both the present and future of the business. The WM Summer Internship Program offers a 12‑week paid experience that bridges classroom learning with real‑world application. Interns are empowered from day one to contribute meaningfully, explore new areas, and develop professional skillsets in a purpose‑driven environment. Interns work alongside experienced professionals on real projects that have impact, own a meaningful project, and present results to senior leaders at the end of the summer. They also participate in skill‑building workshops, executive roundtables, and community events with fellow interns nationwide. The program delivers resume‑building experience, a strong network, and a clear path to future opportunities at WM. The internship operates primarily in a professional office setting using standard equipment. Interns are required onsite Monday through Thursday at WM’s downtown Houston headquarters, with a flexible work‑from‑home day on Friday. Applicants must reside in Houston, TX or surrounding areas. WM emphasizes that a job is more than a paycheck; it offers benefits, resources, and engagement activities that support families and career growth. The company promotes a people‑first culture, stability, and a commitment to a sustainable tomorrow. • 12‑week paid summer internship bridging classroom learning with real‑world projects. • Onsite work Monday‑Thursday at downtown Houston HQ; flexible remote Friday. • Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available for the selection process.

Work Environment

Onsite