Frontend Engineer Intern

About the Role

At CHAMP, we are redefining the technology used by Motor Vehicle Agencies and their stakeholders with innovative, cloud-based software.

The Internship

CHAMP offers a hands-on, immersive, and collaborative internship experience where work contributes to real business goals. Interns will undertake a project connected to current priorities, build practical skills alongside the team, and share accomplishments at an intern showcase. The program includes a dedicated buddy and mentor, opportunities to connect with executives and senior leaders, and bi-monthly lunch & learns. A midpoint evaluation will assess strengths and identify growth opportunities, followed by a final evaluation. The program also fosters connections through social events. CHAMP has been recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers for 2026, and the 2026 Inc. Regionals Midwest list. There is potential for extended internships or full-time roles.

Your Impact

As a Frontend Software Engineering Intern, you will work with the Product Engineering team to build and improve user-facing features of CHAMP's software, translating ideas and designs into functional, intuitive interfaces. You will gain hands-on experience with frontend development, including React and TypeScript, contributing to modern web applications.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a defined frontend software engineering project with real business impact.
• Help develop, test, and improve user interfaces alongside experienced engineers.
• Translate product requirements and designs into functional web features.
• Learn and apply frontend technologies within CHAMP’s stack, including React and TypeScript.
• Help connect user interfaces to backend services and display information clearly.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to improve software quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and QA teammates throughout your project.
• Document your work and communicate progress, questions, and challenges.
• Apply feedback and explore new approaches as you develop your technical skills.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Frontend development
• React
• TypeScript
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• APIs (Preferred)
• Git (Preferred)
• Software testing (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
• Available to complete a 10-week internship (approximately 40 hours per week) in Cleveland from early June through early August 2027.
• Academic or hands-on experience with at least one programming language.
• Foundational understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in building intuitive user experiences.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies, ask questions, and incorporate feedback.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and researching unfamiliar concepts.
• Preferred: Exposure to React, TypeScript, or a similar frontend technology.
• Preferred: Experience building a website or web application through coursework, personal projects, internships, or hackathons.
• Preferred: Familiarity with APIs, version-control tools such as Git, or software testing.
• Preferred: Interest in frontend engineering, responsive design, accessibility, or user experience.

Internship Details

• Location: Cleveland (Onsite – 4 days in office)
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Hourly Rate: $22.50 per hour

CHAMP Values

• Excellence Always
• Better Together
• No is a Stumbling Block on the Way to Yes
• Set the Standard