SEO Tech Developer | SEO Tech Developer

Want to land a top tech internship?

SEO Tech Developer can help you land one!

SEO Tech Developer is a virtual intensive, free immersion program to propel first-year and sophomore computer science and software engineering college students to the next level — including a paid six-week summer residency. All are welcome to apply.

Get the technical and interpersonal skills, training, and mentoring you need to compete for entry-level tech roles at the top tech companies and start-ups. All while getting paid $6,000 for the summer!

We’re thrilled to announce that the SEO Tech Developer Program application timeline has been updated! You will be able to submit your application from January 2025 – April 2025.

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How Can SEO Tech Developer Help You?

We empower you to code better, gain confidence, tell your story, and more:

$6,000 stipend to hone your skills—that’s $1,000 a week!

1:1 tech coach with software engineering experience.

opportunity to Attend Tech Dev Con in New York City.

absolutely No cost to you—thanks to our sponsors.

Did You Know?

The entry-level salary at leading technology companies like Meta, Google, and LinkedIn is over $180,000.

Only 5% of employees at leading tech firms having talent that represents all perspectives. We’re here to help change that!

Our students’ success speaks for itself. 85%+ of our 2021 Cohort landed internships at top companies including:

How it Works

Apply: Candidates complete their online application and submit their resume for review
Skills Profile: Qualified candidates are asked to complete a skills profile designed to capture their current programming skills via Codio
Recruiter Conversation: Candidates connect with a recruiter to ask questions and learn about the SEO Tech Developer program
Pre-Residency: Interns kick-off their summer of programming with part-time individual pre-work which, including comprehensive lessons on Data Structures and Algorithms
Residency: Interns immerse in a virtual six-week summer training, including a stipend totaling $6,000
Interview Prep: Interns take advantage of part-time behavioral and technical training resources including a paid LeetCode subscription to secure an internship for the following summer
Looking Forward: Apply for internships that could lead to full time roles at partner firms and other leading tech companies + support from the SEO Tech Developer team

Application Qualifications

All who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply.

Enrolled as a sophomore at an accredited, four-year US college or university OR students who will be transferring to an accredited, four-year university upon completion of their two-year degree.
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, MIS, and other quantitative concentrations preferred. All majors considered.
Experience with one or more programming languages is required (Python, Java, C++, etc.).
3.0+ GPA preferred

Learn more by reading our FAQ now!

SEO Tech Developer First-Year Academy is a two part virtual training program during the spring (8-weeks) and summer (4-weeks), designed to propel first-year college students to the next level.

This program is ideal for students already enrolled in tech-related majors or those who are undecided but interested in exploring computer science.

Our introductory curriculum provides an accessible entry point into the world of coding, giving you a sneak peek into computer science fundamentals

APPLY TODAY

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis!

PHASE 1: SPRING 2025

Focus: Python Basics
Who: First-year college students
Format: Mostly asynchronous sessions
Outcome: Strong foundational skills & Phase 2 invite

PHASE 2: SUMMER 2025

Focus: Project-building & teamwork
Who: Phase 1 graduates
Format: Live sessions and TA check-ins
Outcome: Portfolio project & Core program priority

For Tech Companies

Are you looking to expand your pipeline of Computer Science interns?

If you’re looking for trained and motivated interns in the areas of tech and computer science for your firm, SEO Tech Developer can help you place talented candidates.

Partnership Benefits

Access to recruit motivated students who have completed our rigorous technical curriculum
Opportunity to host partner showcases to share information about your internship programs and application processes
Interview-ready candidates who’ve had training and exposure to industry-critical skills
First choice to offer full-time placement upon graduation

Don’t miss your chance to sponsor next year’s cohort.

Our students have received internships at these companies (and more!) :

Premier Sponsor

Underwriting Sponsor

Lead Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

Participating in the SEO Tech Developer this summer was one of the best programming learning experiences I’ve ever had! Before this program, I felt very inexperienced and as though I was so far from being able to program anything useful or interesting. SEO Tech Developer really increased my confidence!

Udochukwu N.
Johns Hopkins University