Software Engineer Intern

Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 19164

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.Global Leader in Lottery Solutions | Brightstar LotteryDiscover Brightstar Lottery, the global leader in lottery innovation. Safe, secure, and engaging solutions that benefit communities and meet player needs.

Overview

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will support the development and maintenance of software that enables secure, accurate, and compliant prize claim processing. You’ll gain hands‑on experience working on transaction‑driven systems that support critical business operations and customer workflows within the lottery environment.

You’ll work in an agile, collaborative team where learning, mentorship, and continuous improvement are core to how work gets done. Through sprint work and design discussions, you’ll build foundational engineering skills while learning how reliable, high‑volume systems are designed, tested, and delivered.

Responsibilities

Support enhancements and updates to prize claiming applications
Contribute to front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack, or quality engineering work
Participate in sprint planning, design discussions, and code reviews
Write clean, maintainable code following team standards
Assist with testing, including basic test cases or automated tests
Document code changes and technical processes
Help troubleshoot issues and support root‑cause analysis
Follow incident, change, and release management processes
Participate in mentoring and professional development activities

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript)
Understanding of core programming concepts and object‑oriented principles
Familiarity with basic web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Git or other version control tools
Exposure to agile development methodologies
Basic understanding of APIs or RESTful services
Familiarity with modern UI or backend frameworks
Exposure to automated testing, cloud concepts, or databases
Interest in transaction‑based systems, data integrity, or secure application development

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $24.00 per hour. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company complies with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is one part of our Total Rewards program. Non-exempt roles are eligible for irregular discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.