Software Engineer Intern

Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

Our Digital Platforms and Talent Technology team builds and supports the software solutions that power employer branding, candidate engagement, and early‑career talent development. By creating scalable, user‑friendly applications and tools, the team helps connect people to opportunities, strengthen talent pipelines, and enhance the overall employee and candidate experience.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll contribute to real products and platforms that influence how talent engages with the organization from first touch through long‑term development. You will help design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support employer branding initiatives, engagement platforms, and talent development programs. This role provides hands‑on experience working on meaningful applications while learning how software engineering directly impacts recruiting and workforce strategy.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable solutions, collaborating across functions, and applying technical skills to people‑focused challenges. You’ll gain exposure to modern development practices while contributing to projects with visible impact.

So, what will you be doing as a Software Engineer Intern?

• Employer Branding Applications – Assist in developing and maintaining career websites, branding tools, and candidate‑facing platforms.
• Engagement Tools – Support internal or external engagement platforms used for talent communities, events, communications, and feedback.
• Talent Development Systems – Contribute to software that supports internships, early‑career programs, learning experiences, and pipeline tracking.
• Feature Development & Testing – Build, test, and refine features using modern development frameworks and best practices.
• Data Integration & Reporting – Help integrate data sources and support dashboards or analytics related to engagement and pipeline effectiveness.
• Process & Platform Improvement – Identify opportunities to optimize performance, usability, and automation across systems.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and IT teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of software development concepts and programming languages.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience with web development (frontend and/or backend).
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, or cloud‑based platforms.
• Interest in employer branding, recruiting technology, or early‑career talent programs.
• Exposure to agile development, CI/CD, or version control systems.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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