Looking to kick-start your software development career with hands-on industry experience? Matson is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Software Development Interns to join its team in Walnut Creek. This opportunity provides aspiring developers with practical exposure to real-world software projects, collaborative team environments, and valuable experience working alongside experienced professionals. If you’re passionate about coding, problem-solving, and building technology solutions, this internship can be an excellent step toward your career growth.
Job Overview
Field
Details
Company Name
Matson
Role
Software Development Intern
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree pursuing/completed in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
Matson’s Technology Department is looking for a Software Development and Data Analytics Intern to join our Enterprise Applications team in Walnut Creek, CA. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working with operational and business data in a fast-paced shipping and logistics environment. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and analysts to support reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision making across the organization.
What you’ll do:
Assist in building and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that support business operations and leadership decision-making
Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from enterprise data warehouses
Support data quality monitoring, validation, and cleansing efforts across key business datasets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Application Development, Business Intelligence, and Operations to gather and translate business requirements into analytics solutions
Participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives involving emerging technologies such as AI, GenAI, and cloud-based analytics tools
Document findings, create process documentation, and present insights to team leads and stakeholders
Assist with ad hoc data analysis requests from business partners across Customer Service, Commercial, and Operations groups
You have these skills:
Self-motivated with an eagerness and passion to learn
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Intellectual curiosity and a problem-solving mindset
And these qualifications:
Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field
Foundational knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Familiarity with Excel for data analysis and reporting
Exposure to Python or other scripting languages is a plus
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) is a plus
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Selection Process
Application Submission
Resume Screening
Technical Assessment / Coding Test
Technical Interview
HR Interview
Final Selection & Offer Letter
How to Apply
Visit the official Matson careers page
Search for Software Development Intern – Walnut Creek
Review the eligibility criteria and job requirements
Prepare and upload your updated resume
Complete the application form with accurate details
Submit the application and monitor your email for further communication
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