Off-Season Tech Internships
We’re back! Use this resource to find and keep track of Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 tech internships across software, data science, PM, quant, and hardware. The list is maintained collaboratively by the Pitt Computer Science Club and Simplify!This page is exclusively for off-season internships in the United States, Canada, or Remote positions. For summer internships, see the Summer 2026 Internships page.
Browse 317 Off-Season Internship Roles by Category
Software Engineering
105 internships - Fall, Winter, Spring software roles
Product Management
22 internships - Off-season PM opportunities
Data Science & AI
139 internships - Fall/Winter/Spring data science roles
Quantitative Finance
4 internships - Off-season quant positions
Hardware Engineering
47 internships - Fall/Winter/Spring hardware roles
Why Off-Season Internships?
Off-season internships (Fall, Winter, Spring) offer unique advantages:Less Competition
Most students focus on summer internships, meaning:- Lower applicant volume - Fewer students competing for positions
- Better odds - Higher acceptance rates than summer programs
- More attention - Smaller intern cohorts get more mentorship
Flexible Scheduling
Off-season internships work well for:
- Co-op programs - Schools with co-op requirements
- Gap semesters - Taking time off from school
- Part-time studies - Balancing work and classes
- Early graduation - Graduating in Fall or Spring
- Graduate students - More flexible schedules
Continuous Experience
Some companies offer:- Extended internships - 6-12 month placements
- Multi-semester programs - Work through multiple terms
- Co-op rotations - Alternate semesters of work and school
Better Conversion Rates
Off-season interns often have:- Higher return offer rates - Companies invest more in longer-term interns
- Earlier full-time offers - Get offers before summer recruiting starts
- Project ownership - Complete more substantial projects
Off-Season Terms Explained
Fall 2025 Internships
Typical Timeline: August/September 2025 - December 2025- Usually 3-5 months
- Aligns with Fall semester
- Some companies offer part-time options for students taking classes
Winter 2026 Internships
Typical Timeline: January 2026 - March/April 2026- Usually 3-4 months
- Aligns with Winter/Spring semester
- Popular for students on semester-based co-op programs
Spring 2026 Internships
Typical Timeline: March/April 2026 - June/July 2026- Usually 3-4 months
- May extend into summer
- Good for graduating seniors starting early
Timeline Flexibility: Many companies are flexible with start and end dates. If you see “Spring 2026” but need to start in April instead of March, reach out to the recruiter - they may accommodate!
Recent Off-Season Opportunities
Here are real examples of off-season internships from the repository:Software Engineering - Off-Season
| Company | Role | Terms | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Oracle | Advanced Degree Software Engineer Intern 🎓 | Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026 | Pleasanton, CA / San Carlos, CA / Santa Clara, CA |
| Mercury | Software Engineer Intern - AI Enablement | Fall 2026, Winter 2026 | NYC / SF / Portland, OR / Remote in Canada |
| Mercury | Backend Engineering Intern | Fall 2026 | NYC / SF / Portland, OR |
| Mercury | Frontend Engineering Intern | Fall 2026 | Remote in USA / Remote in Canada / NYC / SF / Portland, OR |
| Zoom | Software Developer Engineer – Intern | Spring 2026 | San Jose, CA |
| Leidos | External Technology Engineering Intern | Winter 2026 | Reston, VA |
| DRW | City Scholars Software Developer Intern | Fall 2026 | Chicago, IL |
| General Dynamics | Engineering CO-OP Trainee | Fall 2026 | Newport, RI / Norwich, CT / Groton, CT |
Product Management - Off-Season
Limited PM roles available for off-season terms. Check the full repository for updates.Data Science & AI - Off-Season
Many AI and ML roles offer flexible start dates:- ML Engineering internships
- Data Science co-ops
- Research positions (often 6-12 months)
- Analytics internships
Quantitative Finance - Off-Season
Some trading firms hire year-round:- Quantitative trading internships
- Quantitative research positions
- Risk modeling roles
Hardware Engineering - Off-Season
Many hardware companies offer co-op programs:- Embedded systems internships
- FPGA design positions
- Hardware validation roles
- Circuit design internships
How to Find Off-Season Internships
Filter by Term
The main off-season repository includes a Terms column showing:- Fall 2025
- Winter 2026
- Spring 2026
- Combinations (e.g., “Fall 2025, Winter 2026”)
Company Co-op Programs
Many companies have formal co-op programs: Universities with Strong Co-op Programs:- Northeastern University
- Drexel University
- University of Cincinnati
- Georgia Tech
- University of Waterloo (Canada)
- RIT
- 🔥 Intel - Year-round co-op hiring
- Boeing - Semester-long co-op rotations
- General Electric - Multi-semester programs
- Fidelity - Extensive co-op program
- State Street - Financial services co-ops
Browse All Off-Season Internships
View the complete list of 317 Fall, Winter, and Spring 2026 internship opportunities with direct application links.
Applying to Off-Season Internships
Timeline
Off-season recruiting often happens:- Fall positions - Apply in Spring/Summer (March-July)
- Winter positions - Apply in Summer/Fall (June-November)
- Spring positions - Apply in Fall (September-December)
Pro tip: Many off-season positions are posted on shorter notice than summer internships. Check the repository frequently for new additions!
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Legend
Understand the icons in the off-season listings:- 🛂 Does NOT offer sponsorship
- 🇺🇸 Requires U.S. Citizenship
- 🔒 Application is closed
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Email Alerts for Off-Season Roles
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Resources
Zero to Offer Guide
Navigate the internship process from application to offer
Summer 2026 Internships
1736 summer internship opportunities
Contributing
Help others by adding off-season internships
Contributing
🙏 Contribute by submitting an issue! When submitting an off-season internship:- Create a New Internship issue
- Fill in the company details
- Select the appropriate category
- Important: Specify the term(s) - Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026