Apply for the Intern – Industrial Operations Software Engineer job opening.Intern – Industrial Operations Software Engineer

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35660BR
Department: Industrial Operations
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Salary varies

Onsite

Full Time - Temporary

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Description

Program Introduction
At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it’s our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. 

The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include:

• Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office)
• Attending executive meetings
• Participating in group community service activities
• Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership

Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix.

*This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Position Overview
The Industrial Operations IT team is responsible for the support, design and implementation of Industrial Operations systems and processes. This intern position will be responsible for analyzing multiple data sources and developing solutions to meet business needs.

What you’ll do 

• Assist with high level and detailed design documentation
• Analyze and understand business problems to define solutions
• Unit test and implement solutions

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Required Qualifications

• Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering and be a current junior and above (rising senior as of the program start in Summer 2026)
• Familiarity and interest in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Platform and SQL Server (SSIS/SSRS)
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and statistical data analysis

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Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of SharePoint
• Basic knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS/Azure)
• Basic knowledge of Agile Methodology

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Benefits

• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria 
• Paycheck direct deposit 
• Credit union 

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Additional Information

This intern will work within a fast‑paced industrial environment, requiring adherence to rigorous safety standards, attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently around complex equipment and high‑demand operational processes.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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