Software Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineering Intern

Specialty/Competency: Software Engineering

Time Type: Full-time

Travel Requirements: Up to 80%

About the Role at PwC:

At PwC, our software and product innovation teams are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the dynamic needs of our clients. We combine profound technical expertise with creative thinking to deliver truly innovative software products and solutions. As a Software Engineer at PwC, you will focus on crafting innovative software solutions that accelerate digital transformation and significantly enhance business performance. You will leverage your knowledge to design, code, and test revolutionary applications that redefine industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Your Contribution & Growth:

Driven by curiosity, you will be a reliable and contributing member of a diverse team. In our fast-paced environment, you’ll engage in a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope, offering continuous opportunities for learning and growth. We actively encourage you to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds tangible value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. This role is a vital step in establishing your personal brand within the Firm, paving the way for future opportunities.

Essential Skills for Success (General Professional):

To lead and deliver value at this level, you will need to demonstrate, but are not limited to, the following skills:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership of your personal development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect on, act on, and give constructive feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyze facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g., PwC specific guidance), upholding the Firm’s code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity as a Software Engineering Intern:

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be deeply immersed in the dynamic world of software and product innovation. You will contribute directly to the development and enhancement of cutting-edge applications, engaging with client support teams to gain exposure to real-world challenges. This role emphasizes practical learning, enabling you to apply your software engineering skills to create impactful solutions. You will support teams by participating in projects, conducting research, and performing fundamental tasks that contribute to team success. This position is designed for learning and gaining exposure to PwC’s practices, allowing you to observe professional work environments and begin developing your personal brand.

You will have the chance to work with a variety of programming languages and development platforms. We encourage you to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. This unique opportunity will help you build essential skills in software development, project planning, and client management, laying a strong foundation for a rewarding career in software engineering. Your contributions will be integral to the team’s success, and every experience will be an opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support software development projects by actively participating in coding, testing, and debugging activities.
• Assist in the design and implementation of software solutions using key programming languages such as Java, C#, and Python.
• Collaborate with team members to gather and analyze business requirements for software projects.
• Engage in various application development tasks.
• Contribute to the improvement of business processes through software solutions and automation.
• Participate in software project planning and management activities to help meet project timelines and objectives.
• Utilize tools for user interface design and development.
• Learn and apply software development methodologies and coding standards to maintain high code quality.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software issues to enhance application performance.
• Observe and learn from experienced team members to gain exposure to software engineering practices and methodologies.

What You Must Have:

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
• Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application.
• Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student’s final year of school.
• Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student’s final year of school.

What Sets You Apart (Preferences):

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Computer and Data Engineering, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering.
• Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA.
• Experience leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes.
• Demonstrating proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Excellence in software development methodologies and application development.
• Participation in software project management and solution architecture.
• Engagement in business process improvement and teamwork initiatives.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry-level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is: $29.25 – $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.