AI & Software Engineer Intern — Hands-on Finance Tech

NFP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealthspire Advisors LLC in Chicago, IL, offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program focused on modern software engineering and AI-enabled solutions. Interns work alongside the engineering team on meaningful projects, gaining experience from development to production in a secure, reliable, and scalable environment.

You will develop production-relevant skills, learn how business priorities translate into technology solutions, and contribute to data preparation, testing, and deployment activities

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, IT, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong interest in software engineering, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Basic understanding of software concepts, data structures, APIs, databases, or cloud tech.
• Exposure to AI/ML or data analysis through coursework or projects preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing, and implementation of software and AI‑enabled solutions under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Contribute to meaningful projects addressing business needs and improving operational efficiency.
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and troubleshooting code while following established standards.
• Participate in data preparation, model testing, and evaluation of AI tools or solutions.
• Support integration and deployment of applications across development and production environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver practical technology solutions.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including project updates and testing results.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Data structures

APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree (rising senior) in Software Engineering/IT/Data Science/AI or related field

Job description

Wealthspire Advisors LLC in Chicago, IL, offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program focused on modern software engineering and AI-enabled solutions. Interns work alongside the engineering team on meaningful projects, gaining experience from development to production in a secure, reliable, and scalable environment.

You will develop production-relevant skills, learn how business priorities translate into technology solutions, and contribute to data preparation, testing, and deployment activities