Empower · 1 day ago
Summer 2026 Intern – Software Engineer
Hartford, CT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SpringEmpower is a leader in financial planning and retirement solutions, committed to helping people achieve financial freedom. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in software development while working on meaningful projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Employee BenefitsNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in designing and building small- to medium-sized development projects using both traditional coding tools and no-code/low-code platforms
Support front-end development tasks, contributing to UI components and learning modern frameworks and design practices
Work with mentors and project stakeholders to understand requirements and help translate them into simple, functional technical solutions
Participate in hand-on development activities, including configuring tools, testing features, documenting work, and preparing demos
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and propose improvements as you learn our systems and development approach
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a college or university (Bachelor's or Master's program)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Available for full 10-week program (May 27 – July 31, 2026)
Must reside near or be able to reliably commute to Hartford, CT (in-person internship)
Hands-on experience with front-end software development tools in coursework or projects
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (CPT/OPT not supported)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team
Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Self-directed with a proactive approach to learning
Professional curiosity and eagerness to explore new tools and ideas
Demonstrated accountability and follow-through on individual or team-based goals
Preferred
At least 2 years of academic progress toward a bachelor's degree
Expected to graduate and be available for full-time employment by mid-2027
Preferred majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or other relevant technical fields
Benefits
Hands on-experience with real business initiatives
Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Networking opportunities
Professional and personal development workshops
Company
Empower
EMPower is a non-governmental agency for social well being.
Founded in 1891
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
KC Waldron
Chief Compliance Officer
Roger Hobby
EVP
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