Software Engineering Intern

About the Role

This is a 2027 Summer Internship for Software Engineering, targeting Juniors or Seniors in college. The internship runs for 10 weeks, from June 7th to August 13th, 2027. The format is Hybrid in Chicago, Illinois, with a work model allowing office presence Monday-Wednesday and remote work Thursday-Friday.

The intern will join the IT team to contribute to a subscription platform, build integrations, and use AI-assisted development tools. The role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on the subscription platform and its related services, delivering features, fixes, and enhancements.
• Develop with AI coding assistants (such as GitHub Copilot and Claude) to write, refactor, test, and debug code. Learn effective prompting, validation, and critical evaluation of AI output.
• Contribute to building and documenting integrations between the subscription platform, upstream systems, and third-party services.
• Participate in code reviews, follow coding standards, and develop good habits around code quality, testing, and API design.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand business requirements.
• Investigate bugs and performance issues, using AI tools for root-cause analysis.
• Draft and maintain technical documentation using AI tools, reviewing for accuracy.
• Own a well-scoped intern project from planning through delivery, presenting results and learnings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or completing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., C#, Java).
• Curiosity about AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and a willingness to use them responsibly.
• Basic understanding of web technologies and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL fundamentals.
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take on new challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants on class, personal, or open-source projects.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like React.
• Interest in subscription, e-commerce, or retail technology.
• Exposure to CI/CD concepts or version control (Git).

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience using AI to build software on an enterprise-scale subscription platform.
• A real project to showcase, with the opportunity to present your work.
• Practical guidance on using AI tools responsibly.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to modern tools and technologies including AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, microservices, and integration patterns.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the company offers:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Good Sam Roadside Assistance
• Discounts
• Paid parental leave (if eligibility is met)
• Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met)
• On the job training opportunities
• Full-time associates receive a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Part-time associates have access to dental & vision coverage.