Summer 2025 Intern – Software Engineer

Grow your career with a growing organization

Whether they’re helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that’s hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you’ll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.

Our interns experience a wide range of opportunities during our 10-week summer internship program.  We are looking for candidates who have an interest in the financial services industry and bring with them enthusiasm and passion for working in a fast-paced, growth-centric environment.  

Each intern will be paired with a manager, mentor, and executive sponsor for the summer and will present on a summer project at the end of the program. Interns are given opportunities to interact with senior leadership, learn about our various business areas, and network with peers and staff.  During the internship, you will develop essential business acumen and engage with many aspects of our business.  Our internship program includes professional and personal development training workshops. 

Interested candidates should be currently enrolled in a college or university and seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Interns should be planning on attending the fall semester/quarter following the internship. 

• The internship program begins on Tuesday, May 27th and concludes on Friday, August 1st. 
• This is an on-site and in-person internship based in our Hartford, CT office. 
• This is a 40-hour-per-week role and is a paid position. 
• Hourly wages are between $22.00 and $24.00 based on the level of schooling completed.

What you will do

Our Software Engineer Intern will be working on small-to-medium sized business problems.  They will leverage technology to build applications within a software ecosystem to solve those problems.  They will leverage existing technology such as Pega or BizNuvo and partner that technology with homegrown development in Python or other languages.  You’ll participate in project intake, requirement gathering sessions, developing code, and QA with defect repair.  As an intern at Empower, you will have exposure to learn how your coursework supports business areas and drives business results.  Interns work on real projects that make an impact on their teams.  During your internship, you will grow in your understanding of the financial industry and gain exposure to how our business works. 

What you will bring

• Currently enrolled in a college or university
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required
• Available for a 10-week internship from May 27th to August 1st  
• Desire to experience an in-person office environment as part of your internship and ability to work in Hartford, CT
• Interest in learning what it takes to be successful in business, particularly financial services
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Backend software development skills with languages such as Python and/or SQL
• Demonstrated examples of applying partnership in development, with an ability to work collaboratively within a team and develop solid working partnerships with colleagues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate continuous learning of new technologies
• Strong partnership skills
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently on an internship project
• Proactively ask questions and seek help in order to successfully achieve goals and objectives while in an autonomous environment
• Approach work with a sense of curiosity
• Work with a customer service mindset and comfortable providing input to achieve goals
• Ability to see the intern project to conclusion

What will set you apart

• Have completed the equivalent of 2 years of credits toward your bachelor’s degree within the past 2 years
• Expected to be available for full-time employment by mid-2026
• Preferred majors include Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant field
• Backend software development experience from coursework or projects preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.  Thank you for your understanding. 

Due to the high volume of submissions, we cannot contact each person who submits a resume for consideration.  Identifying the right people for the right roles can take time, so we thank you in advance for your patience. 

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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