2026 Summer Intern - Software Engineering - Washington

What You Get Out of the Internship​​ At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will: ​ ​

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting​
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills​
• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business​
• Be a part of an innovative team and culture​
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who we want​​ Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.​ Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.​ Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.​ Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.​ Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.​ Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better. Opportunities Available​ ​As a Software Engineering intern at Stryker, you may be placed in one of the following areas, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design, quality, testing, software, and manufacturing:​ ​

• ​Quality: Support initiatives that ensure products meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and compliance. Projects may include new product development (risk management, design verification/validation, reliability testing), supplier quality, process optimization, and post-market quality improvement.
• Research & Development (R&D): Contribute to innovation and product improvement.
• Design & Development: Research new technologies and customer needs; use tools such as CAD, FEA, LabView, simulations, and software development to design new products or enhance existing ones.
• Product Engineering: Apply engineering skills to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of current products through analysis, testing, and design improvements.
• Test Lab: Partner with engineers to evaluate prototypes and verify designs through fixture development, simulated use testing, and quantitative verification of technical specifications..
• Manufacturing: Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently. Projects may include fixture development, assembly line optimization, lean manufacturing implementation, ergonomics/safety improvements, and process validation.
• Software: Work with engineering teams to design, develop, and test software solutions that integrate with Stryker’s medical technologies. Projects may include embedded systems, automation tools, data analysis, or user-interface improvements that enhance product performance and usability

Majors Targeted: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering $23.50 min hourly wage – $33.50 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location. What You Need​​

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.​
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.​
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

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