Software Engineer Xtern Summer 2026

Tenon

Posted about 2 months ago

Internship

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Responsibilities

You will collaboratively build new user-facing features using React and Javascript while participating in code reviews and pair programming. Additionally, you will design, build, test, and deploy scalable APIs and custom UI components.

Qualifications

You are a college student majoring in a technical field like IT or CS with experience in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Node.js, React, and XML. You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, a passion for learning, and the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

React

Javascript

CSS

HTML

node.js

XML

APIs

UI components

Job Description

We are the leader in enterprise marketing workflows. Built on ServiceNow, we provide a single platform for marketing teams to manage campaigns, projects, and marketing work.  By delivering marketing workflows in a single enterprise platform already being used by departments like IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, and Workplace Services your company can collaborate to get work done like never before. We are a SaaS software company that provides generous compensation, excellent benefits, a stock option plan, and the opportunity to be surrounded by passionate team members who support each other. The culture offers a self-starter environment where you are challenged and have the opportunity to build something marketing teams really want to use. 

You could be a fit for our company if you champion our core values:

  • Aim Higher
    • If something we’re working on seems out of reach, it means we are on the right track. Our commitment to and belief in each other allows us to blow away our personal and professional goals.
  • Customer Obsessed
    • We work to serve and follow through on our commitments.  By serving our internal and external customers we reach our goals as a team. 
  • Humble and Hungry
    • If someone needs our help we will be there for them. No one is above any task and we do what is needed regardless of our title or role in the company. Together we drive for results as one team.
  • Beginner's Mind
    • We look at problems with an open mind and no preconceived solution.  We create breakthroughs by finding new innovative ways of operating and solving problems.
  • Total Alignment
    • We make sure everyone is on the same page by aligning, working towards the same goal, and achieving higher results. We operate in a culture of radical candor and open lines of communication across the business.  We have crucial conversations to address any challenges.

This position is part of the Xtern program through TechPoint. Xtern is professional development experience on top of your full-time internship with your company. Xtern provides three weekends where you will connect with other interns in tech and tech adjacent roles at companies in the Indianapolis area. Xtern weekends focus on professional development, civic engagement, and social opportunities to grow your network. You will have access to an online community, bonus fun events, and an opportunity to compete to explore Indianapolis through the Xtern Passport program.

Xtern also includes 10 weeks of free housing located at IU Indianapolis. Housing dates are from May 26th, 2026 to July 31st, 2026. You must relocate to Indianapolis for the duration of the summer to be eligible for this internship position and the Xtern program.

What You’ll Do:

  • Collaboratively build new user-facing features using React and Javascript
  • Participate in code reviews and pair programming with other software engineers
  • Learn about cybersecurity and how it impacts software engineering
  • Design, build, test, and deploy scalable APIs and custom UI components

What We’re Looking For:

  • College student majoring in a technical field (IT, CS) 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience writing applications with Javascript, CSS, HTML, node.js, React, and XML
  • Passion for learning and growth
  • Ability to work in a distributed team

Tenon is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Tenon

Tenon connects marketing automation with ServiceNow to complete the CRM lifecycle, ensuring seamless alignment across marketing, sales, and service. Built on the ServiceNow platform, Tenon enables teams to execute campaigns with tools like email and SMS—enhancing the customer experience and driving results from a single platform.
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