Program Intern, Applications Development
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
Are you a curious and driven Computer Science student with a passion for programming in a corporate environment? Pilot Company is seeking an Application Development Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly support our efforts to improve operational efficiency and accelerate project delivery by assisting with backlog items, documentation, and support tickets.
In this role, you will be an integral part of our development team. Your work will reduce the workload across all levels of the team, allowing more experienced developers to focus on high-priority projects. This will not only increase our overall delivery capacity but will also provide you with valuable experience and a fresh perspective that can spark new ideas for process and system improvements.
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities may include:
Improve Operational Efficiency: Assist with backlog items, documentation, and support tickets to help improve operational efficiency and accelerate project delivery.
Apply Programming Skills: Learn and utilize your programming skills in real-world scenarios to solve business problems and deliver tangible results.
Enhance Team Capacity: Your contributions will improve team capacity by allowing more experienced developers to stay focused on high-priority work, leading to faster turnaround times and improved support responsiveness.
Provide Fresh Perspective: Bring a fresh perspective to the team that may help identify pain points and streamline future processes.
What We’re Looking For
Education: A student pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a focus on programming.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C# and .NET is preferred; however, extensive experience with C++ or Java as an alternative will be considered. Familiarity with GitHub, AWS cloud systems, and basic SQL knowledge are a plus.
Soft Skills: A willingness to learn, be driven, and be curious. You should be excited about development in a corporate environment, have strong problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working alone or in different sized groups. You should also be comfortable working within a team.
Experience: Any extra-curricular activities or collaborative project work is a plus.
Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.
Why Pilot Company?
Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to improve our systems, reliable in its commitment to our projects, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.
This is a full-time, in-person internship, running from June 7 - August 13, 2027. You’ll be working alongside our team on the main campus in Knoxville, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a 30-minute screening with a recruiter, a 30-minute discussion with the hiring manager, and a 30-minute interview with the team. We look forward to hearing from you!