Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Cognitioworld; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitioworld is offering an internship at our Elgin, IL facility for students pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science. The role focuses on building and maintaining full-stack applications, systems design, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.

The program provides hands-on experience with the Software Factory and related platforms, culminating in a direct path toward full-time employment upon graduation, with travel

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Expected graduation date no later than December 2028.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications across UI/UX, logic, and backend.
• Design system architecture and data models including DB schema.
• Lead stakeholder discussions to translate business needs into technical requirements and plans.
• Maintain and enhance tools supporting Software Factory, CCSI systems, and licensing platforms.
• Perform end-to-end testing, deploy to production, and train users.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Build, deploy, and maintain full-stack custom applications across UI/UX front-end, business logic, and backend database layers.
• Design system architecture and prototypes, including data modeling and database schema design.
• Lead stakeholder discussions to gather and translate business needs into technical requirements and project plans.
• Maintain and enhance existing tools supporting the Software Factory, CCSI systems, and licensing/distribution platforms.
• Perform end-to-end testing, deploy tools into production, and provide user training to business stakeholders.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Expected graduation date no later than December 2028.

Travel Requirements

Travel under 10%.

Position Type

Internship at the Elgin, IL facility with a direct path toward full-time employment upon graduation.