2026 Software Engineering Summer Intern

SUMMARY
The Software Engineering Intern will join the Technology team at GCM Grosvenor, a growing alternative investments firm where technology is central to enabling data-driven decision-making. Our engineers drive innovation by building and extending platforms that support investment decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the employee experience. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers on product-oriented teams, contributing to the development of applications and solutions used across the firm. This role offers hands-on experience with modern engineering practices in a real-world environment.

This 10-week summer internship is based in our Chicago office and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office attendance required Tuesday through Thursday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Software Engineering Summer Interns will be involved in the following critical activities:

• Join one of our product-oriented software engineering teams for the summer. You will work closely with team members and leaders on engineering projects.
• Create an approach and then design and execute on project deliverables.
• Participate in all team Agile ceremonies.
• Leverage hands on experience with technology and learned practical approaches to solve real-world business problems. Create solutions the team will use beyond the internship period.
• The summer will culminate with an intern presentation showcasing what the intern created and learned throughout the internship program.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

You should apply if you meet most of the following:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (grad date: Dec 2027 – Spring 2028)
• Minimum GPA: 3.5
• Comfortable with object-oriented programming (C#, Python, C++, or Java)
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Exposure to web development (HTML, JavaScript, APIs, etc.)
• Familiar with Agile development, cloud technologies, and the software development lifecycle

You’ll stand out if you also have:

• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
• Experience with modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
• Familiarity with automated testing tools (JUnit, Selenium, etc.)

At a Glance - GCM’s Software Engineering Organization  

• A modern software engineering group embedded inside of a financial services firm 
• Teams follow a contemporary approach to software engineering focusing on test driven development, pair programing, continuous integration, distributed systems and related best practices 
• Teams are empowered to deliver product requirements through cross functional team ownership 
• A strong team culture inside and outside the office 
• Adaptive to change and feedback from team members

CULTURE

We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization.