IT & AI Engineer Intern - Chicago

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

Job summary

Wealthspire offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program in Chicago, IL, giving hands-on experience in software engineering and AI-enabled projects. Interns work with the engineering team on meaningful initiatives and learn how code moves from concept to production with secure and reliable practices.

You will build production-relevant skills, contribute to projects addressing business needs, and gain exposure to IT/AI within a financial services context.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, or related field.
• Strong interest in software engineering, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Foundational knowledge of programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing, and implementation of software and AI-enabled solutions under guidance.
• Contribute to meaningful projects addressing business needs and improving efficiency.
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and troubleshooting code following standards.
• Participate in data preparation, model testing, and evaluation of AI tools where applicable.
• Support integration and deployment of applications across environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, updates, and process guides.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Skills

Interest in software engineering

Interest in AI

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Confidential handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / IT / Data Science / AI

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

Job description

Wealthspire offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program in Chicago, IL, giving hands-on experience in software engineering and AI-enabled projects. Interns work with the engineering team on meaningful initiatives and learn how code moves from concept to production with secure and reliable practices.

You will build production-relevant skills, contribute to projects addressing business needs, and gain exposure to IT/AI within a financial services context.