Software Engineering Intern - Clipchamp

Overview We’re looking for a Software Engineering student ready to bring their skills and ideas into the real world and gain hands-on experience building meaningful, industry-scale products. Our 12-week full-time Summer Internship gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced software engineers on a live project, solving real-world technical problems and building innovative software solutions that can have meaningful customer impact. At Clipchamp, you’ll join a global, cross-disciplinary team building video experiences that empower anyone to tell stories worth sharing. As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers and designers to design, develop and test video experiences that are part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You’ll work on challenging engineering problems at the intersection of web technology, AI and creative storytelling, gaining hands-on experience with real-world systems, production infrastructure and modern software engineering practices. You’ll learn and adopt new technologies, tools, methods and processes, while gaining exposure to the latest developments in AI-powered software development and next-generation video experiences. Throughout the internship, you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned at university, strengthen your engineering and problem-solving skills, and learn how software is designed, built, tested and shipped at scale, all while making a meaningful contribution from day one. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. About the Program: This program is open to university students who will graduate between August 2027 and July 2028 and can commit to a 12-week full-time internship between late November 2026 and February 2027. This is an in-person internship based in one of our main Australian offices: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. You’ll work alongside the team in the office and be part of the day-to-day Clipchamp experience. Please note: remote internship arrangements are not available for this role. As part of Microsoft’s global intern community, you’ll also have opportunities to build your network, explore your interests and learn from others throughout your internship. Responsibilities Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering. Work with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature. Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes. Seek feedback and apply internal or industry practices to improve technical solutions. Demonstrate skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment. Review current developments and proactively seek new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. Qualifications Required Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field. Must have at least 1 semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship. One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language (preferably TypeScript). Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms. Preferred Qualifications Experience with (or interest in) GitHub Copilot (or similar tools) and ability to leverage these for productivity gains. An interest in online video and contributing to the technical problems we’re solving. An active GitHub account would be highly regarded. Please note: Applications are expected to remain open until early September 2026. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.