IT Engineering Internship (Software, Platform, & Network)

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble offers a 12-week summer internship in Cincinnati, targeting software, platform, or network engineering. Interns will tackle real problems, write code, and participate in hands-on development across the software lifecycle, including CI/CD practices.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, with strong problem-solving and programming skills across Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, or Go. Networking basics and cloud familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT field.
• Strong problem-solving skills with programming experience in Python/JS/Java/C++/Go.
• Able to communicate technical concepts to teammates and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience with network hardware such as routers, servers, VPNs, switches.
• Interest in learning and applying new technologies during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements and user stories into scalable, maintainable designs and code.
• Develop, test, and validate solutions ensuring performance and reliability.
• Assist CI/CD automation and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and IT teams for integration with systems.
• Learn and contribute to cloud and platform engineering efforts.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

C++

Go

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Job description

Job Location CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES Job Description Are you an Engineer who wants to work on a large scale to drive significant business impact? Procter & Gamble is looking for people interested in different types of engineering: software, platform, or network to apply innovative technologies to business problems that require out of the box thinking.

You are primarily a problem solver, comfortable writing code, debugging, and working hands‑on. You can independently identify problems and their solutions. You are interested in continuously learning and developing your own breadth and depth of technical knowledge and its application. You have a solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals. You take pride in the quality of solutions that you build and strive to make everything automated, testable, and scalable. You work collaboratively with others on your team and across different teams, are interested learning from others, and have a desire to share your knowledge with the broader internal engineering community.

Example Responsibilities by Role Type:

Software Engineering:

• Translate system requirements and user stories into scalable, maintainable application designs and high-quality code.
• Develop, test, and validate solutions to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Implement and support code throughout the software development lifecycle, leveraging CI/CD tools for efficient integration and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with product, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with dependent systems and services.
• Contribute to application architecture and technical design decisions as appropriate.
• Stay current with emerging software development practices, technologies, security standards, and vulnerability management.

Network Engineering:

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure solutions that support business objectives.
• Lead technology lifecycle planning, define technical requirements, validate new capabilities, and partner with suppliers to deliver effective solutions.
• Serve as an escalation point for critical network issues and play a key role in strategic projects, collaborating with operations teams and IT stakeholders to ensure reliable service and successful outcomes.

Platform Engineering:

• Manage cloud platforms using configuration management to deliver secure, scalable, and automated solutions.
• Drive platform standards, resolve cloud and security incidents, and continuously improve engineering maturity across cloud services.
• Lead innovation through proof-of-concept initiatives, evaluate third-party cloud solutions, collaborate with service providers and product teams, and contribute to the Cloud Community of Practice to promote knowledge sharing, reusable code, and consistent standards across P&G.

As an intern, you will experience a subset of the above responsibilities.

Job Qualifications

• You must be available during the summer of 2027 for a 12 week internship from mid/late May through early August.
• In process of obtaining a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical/IT field.
• Strong problem‑solving skills paired with experience in programming, such as Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Go, etc. (Experience in a specific language is not required, will be expected to learn new languages).
• Strong understanding of network hardware and infrastructure such as routers, hubs, servers, VPNs, and switches.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to teammates and non‑technical colleagues.

Preferred:

• A history of solving hard problems with creative solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Understand CI/CD and DevSecOps philosophies.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process. At P&G, we believe that diverse experiences help build strong leaders. Mobility is a key component of many management careers, providing opportunities to grow through different assignments, locations, and business challenges. Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation opportunities throughout their career as business needs and development opportunities arise.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE. Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule Full time

Job Number R000157503

Starting Pay / Salary Range $29.00 - $50.00 / hour

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.