Software Engineer Intern

The Software Engineering team at Cambridge Associates builds and maintains the internal and client-facing applications that power our investment research, portfolio management, and operations. We work closely with product managers, UX designers, and QA to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions for our colleagues and clients.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a motivated and curious intern to join our software engineering team for the summer. You will have the opportunity to work on real projects—either shipping production features or building proof-of-concept tools (including AI-powered solutions)—that directly support our business. You’ll gain hands-on experience with our modern technology stack and learn how enterprise software is built, tested, and deployed in a collaborative, agile environment.

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week during the summer (June–August). The individual is expected to be onsite 1 or 2 days each week in the Boston or Arlington office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build and deliver new features or proof-of-concept projects.

• Contribute to backend and/or frontend development using technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, React, and JavaScript.

• Work in a modern cloud environment leveraging AWS, serverless architectures, and infrastructure-as-code tools.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment.

• Use AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and explore innovative solutions.

• Learn and apply best practices for code quality, security, and maintainability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some prior software development experience (coursework, personal projects, internships, or open-source contributions).

• Familiarity with object-oriented programming (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and/or modern web development (JavaScript, React).

• Interest in cloud technologies and modern development practices.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.