2026 Software Engineering Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor • Chicago, IL

76d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Software Engineering Intern will join the Technology team in a dynamic and growing Alternative Investments firm with a strong technology focus. Technology plays a critical role at GCM Grosvenor, enabling our team members to make timely, data-driven decisions in support of our clients. The software we build enables our team to deploy $76B+ in the most efficient, intelligent, risk-managed way. Software Engineers are the backbone of modernizing our business processes using a forward-leaning technology strategy to extend the platforms that drive our investment decisions, create operational efficiencies for business teams and enhance overall employee experience. We leverage cloud-native technologies to drive the execution of both greenfield projects and projects extending the capabilities of our existing platforms and systems. We are constantly looking for opportunities to leverage new technologies to deliver data across the enterprise to vendors and clients globally. We have a strong and evolving use of cloud-based, serverless, distributed technologies including Azure Functions, SQL Azure, and non-relational databases. We have a DevOps culture with a strong focus on automation, testability, and maintainability. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with optimized development processes in an environment that leverages SRE practices including continuous integration and continuous delivery. The Software Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to work alongside industry and technology experts as a member of a software engineering team. Our interns will contribute to the development of one or more applications/solutions that will be used at the firm long after the end of the internship.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field on track to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Practical experience with Object Oriented Programming within classroom projects or outside job experience. Preferred languages: C#, Python, C++ and Java but acceptable languages also include, C, Ruby and Golang.
• Practical experience with relational databases and SQL programming skills within classroom projects or outside job experience. Preferred: MS SQL Server or comparable RDBMS.
• Practical experience with non-relational / NoSQL database skills within classroom projects or outside job experience. Preferred: MongoDB, Redis or comparable NoSQL.
• Experience with cloud database technologies a plus.
• Practical experience with web development languages and frameworks within classroom projects or outside job experience. Preferred: HTML, JavaScript, CSS3, Web services, JSON, Angular, React, Vue, MVC or others.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks within classroom projects or outside job experience is a strong plus. Preferred: NUnit, jUnit, xUnit, WatiN, Selenium.
• Understanding and experience with full testing lifecycle management and SDLC; namely Agile SDLC processes.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to client solutions and deliverables.
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and grow in every way.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer sponsored retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Other care/wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees