Summer 2026 Intern- Software Engineer; API Strategy

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 Wednesday May 27th and concludes on Friday July 31st. 

• This is an on-site and in-person internship based in our Greenwood Village, CO office. 

• This is a 40-hour-per-week role and is a paid position. 

• Hourly wages are between $24.00-$25.00 based on the level of schooling completed.

What you will do

Our Software Engineer Intern will have a API focus in a full-stack software development role.  The anticipated projects will include understanding and executing on DevOps practices, API Platform, and Cloud strategy.  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 July 31st 

• Desire to experience an in-person office environment as part of your internship and ability to work in Greenwood Village, CO

• Interest in learning what it takes to be successful in business, particularly financial services

• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Experience with Java, Python, Scripting, and AWS or other cloud technologies

• Demonstrate continuous learning of new technologies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills

• Strong partnership skills with an ability to work collaboratively within a team and develop solid working partnerships with colleagues

• 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

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.