Job Description

Software Developer & Testing Internship - Undergraduate San Jose, California

Join a team that is changing millions of lives.

About this opportunity

Align Technology is seeking talented and innovative Software Developer and Testing Interns across our organization. We are excited to offer students opportunities that can launch big careers. With a global reach beyond 1 million consumers, we’re the team that’s changing lives and making the world a better place through more smiles. We view interns as essential to the ongoing growth and innovation of our company.

Intern Program Details

What sets this program apart from others?

You’ll join a community of interns and participate in events curated just for you, including skills workshops and intimate sessions with Executive leaders. You will be assigned a manager to guide and support you through our individualized GROW Professional Development process. You’ll also receive a mentor to provide day-to-day advice as you become the best professional version of yourself.

What kinds of roles are intern candidates hired into?

As an intern in one of our Software Developer or Testing groups, you’ll work on projects essential to the future of our organization. These projects are designed to provide rich, real-world experience as a window into each career field. Software Developer or Testing are available in a variety of groups, including:

• Software Development : Work on software and systems engineering projects and programs within the company. Their responsibilities include developing strategies to optimize operations.
• Software Testing: Responsible for ensuring that manufactured products meet high-quality standards. A Quality Engineer is responsible for developing processes, testing procedures, and implementing systems to ensure that products and processes comply with safety regulations and meet clients' expectations.
• Information Systems : Providing support for cutting-edge technology systems.

Our intern recruitment team will assess where you may be a best- fit based on your CV and the preferences you indicate during the application process.

How long is the program?

Our Internship Program begins May 2025 and runs through August 2025. You'll contribute to challenging projects with high impact during this 10 to 12-week paid internship.

In this role, you will…

• Be agile, accountable, and customer-centric - These are the values we are built on!
• Work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
• Grow with the support of your team and help others grow by providing meaningful insights and feedback
• Build relationships and deliver measurable results within your department
• Be given opportunities for tangential learning
• Perform additional responsibilities based on the specific role or group

In this role, you’ll need …

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with at least one quarter/semester to complete after internship.
• Must be available to work full time during the summer months (May – August)
• This position is located in the San Jose and requires in-person attendance at the office 3 days a week from May-August 2025. * Relocation assistance is not provided*.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• To be detailed oriented and well-organized with great time management skills

Nice to haves:

• Involved inside and outside of the classroom
• Strong desire to expand skillset and experience
• Experience with software development and/or software testing
• Knowledge of linear algebra, analytical geometry, or theory of algorithms
• Ability to assess code written by someone else
• Understanding of 3D-geometry

Sound like a good fit? 

Great! Click the Apply link below to let us know you are interested.  Not the right fit?  Don’t worry, there are lots more opportunities.  Please consider sharing this opportunity with others in your network. 

About Align Invisalign clear aligners, iTero Intraoral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services that help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer.  We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran or disability status.

Can we include the 3 US locations on the job requisition?

This is on every Align US job posting I’ve seen so including it here for consistency.

Primary Location Base Salary Range: $15.00 per hour to $55.00 per hour USD




Base salary ranges are a guideline used to determine appropriate pay. Placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable commission plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Relocation package, 3 days per week,

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