[Hiring] 2026 DIRECTV Information Technology Internship @DIRECTV

Role Description

As an IT intern, you’ll join one of our internal technology teams and work on real projects that support DIRECTV’s business operations and digital transformation. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced mentors, and build skills that will help launch your career. Working at DIRECTV you will:

• Work on real projects with real impact
• Learn from experienced professionals
• Build your resume and grow your network
• Be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your growth

You might work on:

• Creating dashboards and automation tools to improve internal systems
• Building and testing parts of websites and internal platforms
• Helping with network upgrades and cloud migrations
• Analyzing data to support business decisions
• Testing new tools and features before they launch
• Improving system monitoring and performance tracking
• Supporting internal process improvements and team collaboration

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field (like Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or Data Science)
• Enjoy solving problems and learning new technologies
• Communicate well and work well with others
• Experience or coursework in programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, C/C++, HTML/CSS, etc.
• Familiarity with tools like AWS, REST APIs, Oracle, Linux/Unix, Tableau, or Power BI (a plus, not required!)
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment
• Solid technical key competencies like Agile development & teamwork, Software design & architecture, Cloud computing & infrastructure, Full-stack development, Data analysis & visualization, Software testing & quality assurance, and Design thinking & innovation.

Requirements

• Duration: 10-week remote internship (This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States. #LI-Remote)
• Start Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026, or June 15, 2026 – August 21, 2026
• Eligibility: Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
• This position can earn $25 - $34 per hour, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers. (Hourly rate based on academic status)

Benefits

• Opportunity to help shape the future of entertainment