Software Engineer Intern — AI, Full-Stack & Real Impact

McKinsey & Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Mental health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Boston is seeking an undergraduate or master's student for a software engineering internship. You will work on real client solutions from day one, contributing to full-stack development and learning across frontend, backend, databases, and cloud platforms.

Join a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with designers, product managers, and industry experts to deliver scalable software. This role offers hands-on growth, mentorship, and exposure to AI-enabled systems in a global

Qualifications

• This internship is for students with graduation dates between December 2027 and August 2028 and currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in a computer science related field.
• Foundational knowledge of software development and an eagerness to build hands-on experience across the full stack, including frontend and backend technologies, SQL databases, and cloud platforms
• Basic understanding of RESTful API concepts, common software design patterns, and relational database fundamentals, with the ability to contribute to well-defined tasks with close guidance
• Foundational awareness of cloud platforms and the basics of how applications are deployed and maintained, including introductory exposure to CI/CD concepts
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude Code, with the judgment to review and take accountability for AI-generated outputs; exposure to delivering well-scoped features within an existing system under guidance
• A security mindset -committed to following team security practices and writing clean, functional code, with a willingness to learn test frameworks such as Jest or PyTest
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with developers and cross-functional teammates
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team working alongside senior engineers, designers, and technologists, contributing to real client solutions from day one.
• You will assist in building software across the full stack, taking on well-defined tasks with close guidance and growing your skills with every engagement.
• You'll participate in team discussions, collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues, and develop a strong technical foundation in a high-impact environment.
• You'll help develop innovative software capabilities and scalable enterprise solutions and support AI-enabled systems.
• You'll collaborate with designers, product managers, and industry experts to deliver software solutions.

Skills

Software development basics

Full stack exposure

RESTful APIs

CI/CD basics

Cloud platforms basics

AI-assisted tools

Security mindset

Team collaboration

Time management

English communication

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s in CS

Tools

Cursor

Claude Code

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Boston is seeking an undergraduate or master's student for a software engineering internship. You will work on real client solutions from day one, contributing to full-stack development and learning across frontend, backend, databases, and cloud platforms.

Join a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with designers, product managers, and industry experts to deliver scalable software. This role offers hands-on growth, mentorship, and exposure to AI-enabled systems in a global