Software Engineer Intern - AI-Driven, Cross-Functional Impact

McKinsey & Company

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 132,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States is seeking a student intern in software engineering to contribute to real client solutions from day one. You will work across the full stack with guidance from senior engineers and collaborate with designers, product managers, and experts to deliver practical software.

You will learn rapidly, apply feedback, and build a robust technical foundation while tackling high-impact challenges across industries.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing undergraduate or master's in CS or related field with a Dec 2027–Aug 2028 graduation window.
  • Foundational software development knowledge across full stack, including SQL and cloud platforms.
  • Basic RESTful API concepts and relational database fundamentals.
  • Intro exposure to cloud platforms and CI/CD concepts.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and responsibility for AI outputs.
  • Security-minded and willing to learn testing frameworks (Jest/PyTest).
  • Experience in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers.
  • Excellent time management and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

  • Learn software engineering craft by contributing to real client solutions from day one.
  • Assist in building software across full stack with close guidance and growth.
  • Participate in team discussions and collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Learn fast, embrace feedback, and build a strong technical foundation in a high-impact environment.
  • Collaborate with QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and QuantumBlack Labs to develop software capabilities.

Skills

Software development basics
RESTful APIs
Cloud fundamentals
CI/CD basics
AI tools familiarity
Security mindset
Cross-functional teamwork
English communication

Education

Undergraduate or masters in computer science or related

Tools

SQL databases
AI tooling (Cursor/Claude Code)
CI/CD tooling

Job description

McKinsey & Company in the United States is seeking a student intern in software engineering to contribute to real client solutions from day one. You will work across the full stack with guidance from senior engineers and collaborate with designers, product managers, and experts to deliver practical software.

You will learn rapidly, apply feedback, and build a robust technical foundation while tackling high-impact challenges across industries.

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