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Software Developer Intern - Summer Internship Program
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Position ID:J0826-1601
Employment Type: Student Internship
Position Description:
Are you driven by technology's ability to transform how organizations deliver meaningful impact? Do you enjoy solving problems, exploring how software is built, and collaborating with others to bring ideas to life?
If so, CGI offers a place where you can grow your career, build your skills, and make a real impact from day one.
As a Software Developer Intern, you'll work with cross-functional teams to support the design, development, testing, and enhancement of technology solutions. You'll gain exposure to modern development practices and AI-enabled workflows while building strong foundations in programming, problem-solving, communication, and responsible use of emerging technologies.
Fall Application Period - August 24, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Your future duties and responsibilities:
How You'll Make an Impact
• Develop an understanding of CGI's industry focus, clients, organizational structure, and business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships by asking thoughtful questions, actively listening, and clearly communicating ideas.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to translate business and technical needs into organized, actionable inputs.
• Assist in designing, developing, and testing software features using programming languages, frameworks, and tools appropriate to project needs.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and issue resolution to help ensure solutions are reliable and meet business and technical requirements.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including designs, code comments, test cases, and project deliverables.
• Use modern and AI-enabled development tools to support coding, research, documentation, testing, debugging, and solution development.
• Apply responsible AI practices with appropriate human oversight to ensure attention to privacy, accuracy, security, and quality when using AI-enabled tools.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, testing sessions, and project discussions to support solution development and delivery.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
What You'll Bring
• Current enrollment as a third-year student in a bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future employer sponsorship. Certain positions may also require U.S. Citizenship and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance based on client or government requirements.
• Curiosity, professionalism, and a strong desire to learn about software development and technology-enabled problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with comfort navigating ambiguity and complex information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex ideas.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Exposure to at least one programming or scripting language and familiarity with general technology concepts through coursework or personal learning (preferred but not required).
• Interest in learning and responsibly using modern and AI-enabled development tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies.
What You'll Gain
• Hands-on industry experience with a global consulting leader.
• Opportunities to contribute to project work and support meaningful client outcomes.
• Exposure to modern development practices, collaborative solution design, and technology-enabled workflows.
• Mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback from experienced CGI professionals.
• The chance to apply academic knowledge in a real-world software development environment and explore future career paths at CGI.
We're a global company of owners. Over 90,000 partners strong, we bring our diverse backgrounds and perspectives together to solve some of IT and business consulting's toughest problems for some of the world's best companies. Looking for a place that empowers you to explore your full potential and shape your own career? The scale and reach of our impact offer you just that. Join a team of great people, collaborate on meaningful work, and serve the communities you call home while you do it.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $20.00 - $28.00.
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Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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