Who We Are. Chevron is one of the world’s leading energy companies—but what really sets us apart is how we’re rethinking energy for the future. From producing oil and gas to developing lower‑carbon technologies, Chevron engineers work across the full energy system to power everyday life more safely, efficiently, and responsibly. Learn more about What We Do and The Chevron Way.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Chevron operates around the globe and across the entire energy value chain. Learn more on our website Chevron.com.
What You’ll Actually Do
Chevron is hiring Software Engineers Interns at various operating locations across the U.S, including:
- Houston, TX
- We are looking for motivated individuals to deliver innovative digital solutions through design, development, deployment, and support. You will work on key projects and digital innovation initiatives following agile principals, collaborating with product teams to develop reusable software components and services. Successful candidates will develop digital solutions according to best practices and utilize standard tools to ensure quality and maintenance – excelling in modularity, scalability, observability, and integration. This role provides opportunities to work across multiple areas, including web application development, system, and security design/development
Software Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Hands-on coding to deliver functional, innovative software solutions.
- Utilize CI/CD tooling to deploy software and iterate solutions.
- Design and develop data integration and data management practices and tools.
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve developer productivity while maintaining code quality, security, and governance standards.
- Apply responsible AI practices, including validation, testing, security review, and human oversight of AI-generated code and solutions.
- Leverage AI and automation capabilities to accelerate software delivery and operational excellence.
Application Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Hands-on development for integrating existing solutions with larger enterprise ecosystem (e.g., API development, Azure Data Factory)
- Utilize CI/CD tooling to deploy software and iterate on solutions
- Design and develop data integration and data management practices and tools
- Understand technical requirements to maintain & support applications
- Deploy, configure, support and enhance vendor software packages
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve developer productivity while maintaining code quality, security, and governance standards.
- Apply responsible AI practices, including validation, testing, security review, and human oversight of AI-generated code and solutions.
- Leverage AI and automation capabilities to accelerate software delivery and operational excellence.
What’s Next After the Internship
Top‑performing interns may be invited back—or offered a full‑time role after graduation.
New grads who join Chevron fulltime enter the Horizons Program, a structured early‑career experience that includes:
- Formal training + on‑the‑job learning
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Multiple job assignments and possible location rotations
You can build a career as a technical expert, people leader, or both.
What You Must Have
The following qualifications are required:
- Currently enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related fields or equivalent experience
- Must provide a current, unofficial transcript with online resume (as proof of good academic standing) when applying for this position to be considered.
- Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.
What Sets You Apart
The following are preferred qualifications:
- C#, .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js, SQL, GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), Kubernetes/OpenShift, Azure Cloud Services, REST APIs, GraphQL, Event-Driven Architectures, and AI-enabled development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
- Experience with GitHub Enterprise, pull request workflows, branch protection, code reviews, and modern trunk-based or Git-based development practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of software development lifecycle (plan, design, develop, test, release, maintain and support, decommission)
- Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, Ansible, and Azure DevOps
- Demonstrated business negotiation skills, influence, conflict resolution, and resolving technical stalemates
Why Intern at Chevron?
- You work on real projects, not side tasks
- You use modern tools and cloud platforms
- You learn how software scales in a global enterprise
- You build skills that translate anywhere
- You’re supported by experienced engineers and mentors
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated monthly (hourly) range for this position is $23.65 - $37.50. The selected candidate’s monthly or hourly compensation will be determined based on their selected role, degree level and academic year.
As an intern, you will receive the following benefits:
- Furnished housing.
- Participation in Employee Savings Investment Plan with immediate vesting in both employee and company contributions.
- Chevron matching contributions:
- 4% company match for a 1% employee contribution.
- 8% company match for a 2% employee contribution.
- Chevron matching contributions:
- Work schedules:
- Flexible work schedules (5/40, 9/80, or 4/10), as determined by the work group and confirmed with the hiring manager.
- Paid holidays depending on your work schedule.
- Full year of service credit for each internship completion (must be re-employed within 365 days)
If later converted to a full‑time new graduate position, Chevron offers competitive pay and benefits to eligible employees, including healthcare, time off, retirement plans, and development opportunities. Learn more at http://hr2.chevron.com/
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered
International Considerations:
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position
How to Apply
Submit your resume and unofficial transcript(s) online.
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Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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