STARZ Intern, Software Development

Job Description

We’re looking for a motivated Software Development Intern who wants hands-on experience building real software for real users. You’ll work alongside experienced Software Architects, Engineers, and DevOps specialists to design, build, test, and deploy an end-to-end solution.

Responsibilities
As an intern you will participate in all phases of development, with mentorship and support throughout:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to gather requirements
• Contribute to solution design and architecture discussions
• Implement backend and frontend components of the solution
• Write test automation to validate the functionality and prevent regressions
• Deploy and monitor the solution
• Learn modern engineering practices like code reviews, CI/CD, observability, etc.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with at least one backend language such as C#, Java, C++, or similar. We work in C#.
• Understanding of APIs, services, server-side application development
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with a modern frontend framework such as React, Next.js, or similar.
• Basic experience with relational (ie. Sql) and/or NoSQL (ie. DynamoDB, MongoDB,
• Cassandra, etc.)
• Understanding of data modeling and basic querying concepts.

Compensation Data
The pay rate for this internship is $27/hr.

Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application:
 

Important Dates
The STARZ Summer 2026 Internship program dates are: June 15, 2026 – August 21, 2026

All interns are required to attend orientation on Monday, June 15, 2026.
 

Details

• Regular business hours are 9 AM – 6 PM Monday-Thursday and Friday 9 AM – 1 PM
• Interns must not work more than 36 hours per week
• Interns must be enrolled in a college or university and classified as rising juniors or seniors
• Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
• All internships are paid

To Apply
All candidates must submit a resume to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.

• Submit a 1-page resume
• Submit a cover letter (optional)

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

 

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.