FAQs
What is the duration of the internship program?
The internship program lasts for 12 weeks.
Is the internship paid?
Yes, the internship is a paid position.
Are travel and accommodation expenses covered by Costco?
No, interns are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses as housing is not provided.
What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?
Applicants must be current students enrolled in an IT undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college, or university and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
What skills are recommended for this internship?
Recommended skills include knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies, experience in data management and development, UX/UI experience, and experience in researching and documenting methodologies or technical processes.
What type of projects will interns work on?
Interns will work on projects that involve improving how Costco communicates with its members through transactional messaging.
Will interns have opportunities for mentorship?
Yes, interns will collaborate with experienced mentors and Software Engineers within the METS team.
What types of communication skills are necessary for this position?
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
What will interns be expected to deliver by the end of the internship?
Interns are expected to deliver a functional use case from the current release plan and present their solution to a larger group of IT and business representatives.
Are there any specific tools or systems interns will need to learn?
Yes, interns will need to learn and apply Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO) in real-world business scenarios.

