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Summer 2025 Intern – Backend Software Engineer; MarTech

Empower
Englewood, CO Intern
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Our interns experience a wide range of opportunities during our 10-week summer internship program. We are looking for candidates who have an interest in the financial services industry and bring with them enthusiasm and passion for working in a fast-paced, growth-centric environment.

Each intern will be paired with a manager, mentor, and executive sponsor for the summer and will present on a summer project at the end of the program. Interns are given opportunities to interact with senior leadership, learn about our various business areas, and network with peers and staff. During the internship, you will develop essential business acumen and engage with many aspects of our business. Our internship program includes professional and personal development training workshops.

Interested candidates should be currently enrolled in a college or university and seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Interns should be planning on attending the fall semester / quarter following the internship.

  • The internship program begins on Tuesday, May 27th and concludes on Friday, August 1st.
  • This is an on-site and in-person internship based in our Greenwood Village, CO office.
  • This is a 40-hour-per-week role and is a paid position.
  • Hourly wages are between $22.00 and $24.00 based on the level of schooling completed.

What you will do

Our Backend Software Engineer Intern will collaborate with a cross-functional team to design, develop, and maintain backend services that support our marketing strategies. Key initiatives include enhancing marketing automation systems, integrating APIs to expand functionality, and optimizing data processes to improve efficiency. This role provides the opportunity to apply your coursework and explore cutting-edge technologies to deliver real work business results. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable insights into the financial industry and discover how Empower is making a meaningful impact in our customers’ lives!

What you will bring

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA required
  • Available for a 10-week internship from May 27th to August 1st
  • Desire to experience an in-person office environment as part of your internship and ability to work in Greenwood Village, CO
  • Interest in learning what it takes to be successful in business, particularly financial services
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Java, MySQL, Spring Boot, and Docker
  • Demonstrate continuous learning of new technologies
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong partnership skills with an ability to work collaboratively within a team and develop solid working partnerships with colleagues
  • Self-directed and comfortable working independently on an internship project
  • Proactively ask questions and seek help in order to successfully achieve goals and objectives while in an autonomous environment
  • Approach work with a sense of curiosity
  • Work with a customer service mindset and comfortable providing input to achieve goals
  • Ability to see the intern project to conclusion
  • What will set you apart

  • Have completed the equivalent of 2 years of credits toward your bachelor’s degree within the past 2 years
  • Expected to be available for full-time employment by mid-2026
  • Preferred majors include Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant field
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT / OPT. Thank you for your understanding.

    Due to the high volume of submissions, we cannot contact each person who submits a resume for consideration. Identifying the right people for the right roles can take time, so we thank you in advance for your patience.

    Base Salary Range

    42,800.00 - $58,850.00

    The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

    Equal opportunity employer

  • Drug-free workplace
  • We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

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    Salary : $42,800 - $58,850

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