Summer 2026 Intern- Software Engineer

Empower • Boston, MA

2d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Summer 2026 Intern – Software Engineer Location: Boston, MA (on-site & in-person) Duration: 10 weeks from May 27, 2026 to July 31, 2026 Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on academic level) Empower is a leader in financial planning and retirement solutions, committed to helping people achieve financial freedom. We serve millions of individuals, employers, and advisors through personalized products, smart technology, and a people-first approach. Program Overview Empower’s Summer Internship Program offers an immersive 10-week experience designed to develop rising professionals with an interest in financial services. Our interns thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while gaining valuable insights into our business, culture, and mission. Each intern is paired with a dedicated manager, mentor, and executive sponsor, and will work on a meaningful summer project. This program includes: Hands on-experience with real business initiatives Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams Networking opportunities Professional and personal development workshops At the conclusion of the internship, each intern presents their work to business leaders, showcasing the impact they’ve made. This Software Engineer Intern will use next-gen tools and AI to improve code efficiency, documentation and tuning API's in Java/J2EE, Spring/Servlets/JSP, Web services (RESTful) and relational database in MYSQL/Oracle or PostgreSQL. The intern will prepare appropriate documentation and service catalog from systems that are supported and maintained.

Requirements

• 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 Boston, MA (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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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 hands-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.
• Over the course of the 10-week internship, you will contribute to either a defined individual project and/or collaborative team initiatives.
• You are expected to deliver meaningful contributions and results, with ongoing support, guidance, and feedback from your team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern