Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you’ll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future.

Join our World-Class Supply Chain Team to develop innovative software solutions that drive efficiency and visibility across our operations.  

This intern position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples, Inc. Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA.

Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)  

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and prototype cloud-enabled solutions to support Staples' Supply Chain operations
• Work on proof-of-concept (POC) projects, laying the foundation for scalable and high-performance production applications
• Build robust, efficient, and secure both frontend and backend services that support critical business processes
• Collaborate with peers through code reviews, daily commits, and unit testing to ensure best practices
• Participate in all phases of software development, from conceptualization and design to prototyping
• Use agile methodologies to plan, track, and deliver backend solutions
• Gain exposure to complex frontend and microservices architectures, API development, and database optimization to ensure reliability, efficiency, and performance

What you bring to the table:

We are looking for a motivated intern who is eager to learn and contribute to real-world software development projects. You should have:  

• A strong passion for both frontend and backend development and a keen interest in modern frameworks
• The ability to translate complex data into intuitive and efficient visual applications
• The ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services
• A collaborative mindset, willing to participate in peer reviews and agile development
• A strong foundation in software engineering principles and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)  

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in both frontend and backend application development
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as ReactJS, AngularJS, or TypeScript
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, backend, third-party tool, and API integrations
• Basic understanding of SQL for data analysis and debugging
• Aspiration to learn mindset—eager to explore new technologies and grow as a developer

What’s needed- Preferred Qualification (Nice to Have):  

• Experience working with Azure or Google Cloud (GCP) components like AKS
• Familiarity with message queue (MQ) based integrations
• Exposure to Docker containers and Kubernetes

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.