Working in Technology (WiT) Software Engineering - Summer 2027

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

William Blair is seeking graduate students to join our innovative technology team for a 12-week internship program during the summer of 2027. The program is designed to promote technology careers among high performing individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in the technology space, including but not limited to women currently enrolled, or intending to enroll, in a technology related program. The summer program also includes training, community service, and social events.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to

• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, helping other members of the engineering community
• Collaborate with product and project managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to achieve business outcomes
• Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, Python, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field  with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
• Proficiency working with least one of the following: JavaScript, SQL, Python
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, ability to initiate and drive projects with minimal oversight and guidance
• Experience working in SPARK Environment, Databricks
• Experience with cloud technology stack like Azure, AWS
• Experience in open-source frameworks
• Experience in Agile practices

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$42 — $42 USD

About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com .

William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v

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