Software Engineering Intern – Cloud & AI (12 Weeks)

Ace Hardware; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware offers a Software Engineering Associate Intern position in the Oak Brook/Chicago area. The 12-week full-time internship runs Monday through Friday, requiring 40 hours per week.

Interns design, modify and implement software applications, with exposure to AI/ML projects and data engineering workflows on Databricks/Azure/AWS. You will work with modern tools like Visual Studio, GitHub, C#.NET, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and REST APIs, and you’ll present a final project in a “Final Pitch.”

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technology-oriented bachelor’s degree with strong academics.
• Graduating Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• Strong academic record and passion for technology.
• Interest in AI/ML projects and data engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize development tools including Visual Studio, GitHub, C#.NET, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, XML, REACT, SOLR; SQL; Python.
• Work with cloud data pipelines and REST APIs (Databricks/Azure/AWS).
• Read and understand business requirements and translate to software solutions.
• Design, code and test new business applications across verticals (Merchandising, Retail, Finance).
• Enhance existing systems by analyzing objectives and identifying improvements.
• Maintain software by fixing defects and troubleshooting incidents.
• Create technical specs and test plans; maintain documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Senior year in CS/tech degree

CS or tech degree expected

Tools

Visual Studio

GitHub

C#.NET

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

SQL

Python

REACT

Job description

Ace Hardware offers a Software Engineering Associate Intern position in the Oak Brook/Chicago area. The 12-week full-time internship runs Monday through Friday, requiring 40 hours per week.

Interns design, modify and implement software applications, with exposure to AI/ML projects and data engineering workflows on Databricks/Azure/AWS. You will work with modern tools like Visual Studio, GitHub, C#.NET, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and REST APIs, and you’ll present a final project in a “Final Pitch.”