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Staples USR is seeking dynamic individuals who combine superb technical, analytical, and communication skills to join our team. Have you ever wanted to be part of a startup, but with the backing of a multi-million-dollar company? Do you want to work on cutting-edge technology and drive key projects? Now is your chance!

Staples USR is a trusted source of office solutions across the country. Through our world-class retail network, Staples lets customers shop wherever and however they want. By expanding our product assortment and making shopping and saving easier than ever, we’re helping customers make more happen every day.

As a Staples USR Software Engineer Intern, you will be part of a fast-paced, cross-functional team responsible for delivering world-class software solutions that will be utilized across the retail setting. You will be challenged with identifying innovative ideas and proof of concepts to deliver against the existing and future needs of our growing business.

This internship position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples Retail Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA.

**Target Start Date:** June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program)

**Intern Pay Rate:** $21 - $24 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing:

Please note that when applying to this Intern position, you may be considered for a number of Technology roles within the Software Engineering team, such as a front-end or back-end developer, a quality engineer, a mobile developer, a release engineer, Data Analyst or an integration developer.

Your responsibilities as an Intern will vary based on the specific role and organization, and may involve:

+ Gathering business requirements and collaborating with business partners.

+ Researching, designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions.

+ Interacting with engineers and other cross-functional teams such as Product Management, Release Engineering, Quality Engineering, Data Science, Data Security, or Operations, to develop innovative solutions that meet Retail needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules, and adherence to development goals and principles.

+ Identifying and fixing stability/scalability issues in a very time-critical environment.

+ Participating in implementations, helping to resolve issues, and developing industry and product technical expertise.

What’s Needed - Basic Qualifications:

+ Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (rising junior or rising senior) or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, data science/analytics, data security or related technology fields.

What’s Needed - Preferred Qualifications:

+ Be collaborative and flexible, with a positive attitude and focus on achieving results.

+ Excellent data analysis skills and keen intellectual curiosity

+ Ability to analyze and improve processes.

+ Knowledge and ability to adopt project management practices.

+ Experience in systems software or algorithms

+ Familiarity with TCP/IP and network architecture

+ Knowledge of Angular, REACT, Data Management

+ Knowledge of database technologies such as RDBMS, SQL & NoSQL technologies

+ Familiarity with REST or SOAP webservices

+ Knowledge of UNIX/Linux or Windows environments and APIs

+ Excellent implémentation skills (C++, Java, Python)

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong time management and organization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

+ Enthusiasm for generating innovative ideas, approaches and solutions to complex problems and opportunities.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.