2027 Software Engineering Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (grad date: Dec 2028 – Spring 2029)
• 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
• Curiosity about AI and a willingness to use AI-enabled tools, such as Claude and ChatGPT, to improve productivity, problem-solving, and day-to-day workflows
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Applicants requiring future sponsorship for continued work authorization (for example, following F-1 OPT/CPT, or J-1 status) are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Join one of our product-oriented software engineering teams for the summer.
• 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

• Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• flexible spending accounts
• the 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