About Us
Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.
We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.
Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.
Learn more at matson.com
About the Role
As a Software Development Intern, you will assist with building and improving software applications. You will work with engineers and learn how enterprise software is designed, tested, and delivered.
Matson Technology supports business systems used across Matson operations. This internship provides a structured, hands-on learning experience with mentorship and real work aligned to a student’s academic program.
What you’ll do:
You have these qualifications:
Extra credit if you have:
Application Instructions:
Please apply with a resume. A short cover note describing your interests is optional.
Supervisor / Mentorship:
Interns will be assigned a manager and day-to-day mentor to provide guidance and feedback.
The hourly rate is posted for this position.
At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
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Matson is the premier expert in navigating supply chain challenges, bringing 140 years of expertise to the complexities of moving freight.
Since 1882, we have been the leader in ocean shipping throughout the Pacific. Our success was built steadily, year after year, on a foundation of high trust relationships. We are the lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific and we provide the top shipping solutions in the world’s largest trade lane, Asia to the U.S. West Coast. Along with our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, we are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.
Our people are our greatest asset—they make us exceptional. We are a Honolulu-based company, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Our workplace is diverse and inclusive; we encourage new ideas and differing perspectives.
Our business is growing, and we’re seeking positive, creative problem solvers to join us during this exciting time. If you are looking for meaningful work in a dynamic industry where your impact will positively change the lives of many we’d love to hear from you.