Software Development Intern

Clearwater Analytics, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health/vision/dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

parental leave

medical leave

STD/LTD insurance benefits

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics is seeking a software development intern to collaborate with a team and mentors to design, create, evaluate, and launch software applications or improvements to existing systems.

You'll broaden programming fundamentals, implement real-world solutions, enhance testing, verify operations, and articulate the value of your work. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and hands-on learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current students pursuing a four-year degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Basic programming knowledge in Java and ability to learn quickly with mentor guidance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learns development tools, best practices, and programming concepts quickly and accurately with mentor guidance.
• Collaborates successfully with peers in all aspects of software development.
• Independently completes simple coding tasks.
• Incorporates feedback from team lead(s) positively.
• Masters the team's business domain basics within 1 month and detailed knowledge within 3.
• Engages in design discussions and provides valuable input.
• Documents, implements, and tests one or more high-quality features with peer and mentor assistance.
• Actively and constructively participates in code reviews and submits code for review.

Skills

Basic programming Java

Strong teamwork

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

A software development intern collaborates with a team of colleagues and mentors to strategize, design, create, evaluate, and launch new software applications or improvements to existing systems. They broaden their understanding of programming principles, effectively implement real-world solutions to specific challenges, enhance their proficiency in testing methods, confirm the correct operation of systems, and eloquently articulate the advantages of their solutions.

Responsibilities

• Learns development tools, best practices, and programming concepts quickly and accurately with mentor guidance.
• Collaborates successfully with peers in all aspects of software development.
• Independently completes simple coding tasks.
• Incorporates feedback from team lead(s) positively.
• Master's the team's business domain basics within 1 month and detailed knowledge within 3.
• Engages in design discussions and provides valuable input.
• Documents, implements, and tests one or more high-quality features with peer and mentor assistance.
• Actively and constructively participates in code reviews and submits code for review.

Required Skills

• Basic programming skills in Java.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience

Current students pursuing a four-year degree in Computer Science or related field.

Salary Range

Salary Range $0.00 - $10,000,000.00 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits

• health/vision/dental insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• parental leave
• medical leave
• STD/LTD insurance benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Company Overview

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) is transforming investment management with the industry’s most comprehensive cloud-native platform for institutional investors across global public and private markets. While legacy systems create risk, inefficiency, and data fragmentation, Clearwater’s single-instance, multi-tenant architecture delivers real-time data and AI-driven insights throughout the investment lifecycle. The platform eliminates information silos by integrating portfolio management, trading, investment accounting, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, performance, compliance, and risk analytics in one unified system. Serving leading insurers, asset managers, hedge funds, banks, corporations, and governments, Clearwater supports over $8.8 trillion in assets globally. Learn more at www.clearwateranalytics.com.

Diversity Statement

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply! You may be just what we're looking for.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Clearwater!