Job Title: Software Engineer (Intern) – Summer 2024
Company: Acorns
Location: Irvine, CA (Option to be remote)
About Acorns: Acorns is a financial technology company that focuses on the financial well-being of individuals. They strive to empower everyone to save and invest for the long term. Acorns has over 10 million users who have invested over $15 billion, making it the largest subscription service in U.S. consumer finance. The company offers automated investing, retirement products, a banking feature, and bonus investments from various brands.
Mission: “With benevolence and courage, we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming; beginning with the empowering step of micro-investing.”
Values:
- Lead With Heart: Inspire with compassion, integrity, and tenacity, moving past previous thresholds of possibility.
- Make Bold Decisions: Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous; leap fearlessly into the future.
- Always Build Trust: Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. Foster a sense of ownership within the team.
- Never Stop Growing: Embrace change, stay hungry and curious, relentlessly pursue progress.
- Find a Way: Never settle, make it happen, and believe that nothing is impossible.
Internship Overview:
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Role: Software Engineering Intern (Web and Backend Development, Artificial Intelligence)
- Location: Remote or based in Irvine, CA, or New York, NY offices
Internship Experience:
Within 1 Month:
- Familiarize yourself with the company’s technologies, tools, and development processes with mentorship support.
- Contribute to ongoing AI-powered tool projects by completing assigned tasks and collaborating with team members.
- Demonstrate proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools.
- Identify areas for improvement in AI tools and propose innovative solutions.
- Join a motivated, mission-driven team.
- Attend the first community-wide virtual all-hands meeting.
After 10 Weeks:
- Develop a deeper understanding of AI concepts and methodologies.
- Make significant contributions to the development and optimization of AI-powered tools.
- Independently tackle challenging tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
- Present your project in the engineering all-hands meeting, sharing insights, achievements, and lessons learned.
- Expand your professional network by connecting with experienced professionals in the industry.
- Gain insight into the company culture through participation in social events and team-building activities.
- Engage in Acorn’s Community & Heritage celebrations.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as TypeScript, Kotlin, Python, Java, or Scala.
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
- Experience with version control systems like Git is a plus.
- Passion for artificial intelligence, demonstrated through a genuine interest in the field and a desire to contribute to innovative projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive “Find a Way” attitude to overcome challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration within the team.
- Eagerness to learn and grow professionally, with a commitment to “Never Stop Growing” to expand your skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback.
Compensation:
- Competitive hourly wage
Application Deadline:
- Application originally posted on February 9th, 2024.
- The company aims to fill the position around May 1st, 2024, and will accept applications until filled.
Internship Opportunity at Barclays – Discovery – Explorer Summer Internship Programme 2024
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Business Area: COO & Functions
Area of Expertise: Campus – Discovery
Contract: Summer Internship
Reference Code: 00285391
Date Live: Feb. 09, 2024
Job Description: This internship opportunity is exclusively for students from 3 ring-fenced colleges who have received invitations from Barclays. Other colleges are requested to refrain from applying.
Discovery Programme Overview:
- Dates: April 17th – 18th, 2024
- Duration: 2 days
- Objective: Experience Barclays firsthand, get assessed for Summer Internships in 2025, and learn about a career at Barclays.
Technology – What you can expect:
- Join seminars and workshops to learn about financial services, your chosen business area, the recruitment process, and Barclays as an employer.
- Participate in breakout sessions for your business area, gaining insights into the Summer Internship in 2025.
- Build understanding of the assessment process and next steps.
- Connect with people across the business, including graduates and senior leaders.
- Attend networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.
- Explore Barclays D&I networks.
- On the 2nd day, get assessed for the 2025 summer internship through 2 interviews.
Risk and Control Objective: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework, and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
What Barclays Looks For:
- Graduating between December 2025 and June 2026.
- Studying any degree discipline.
- Curiosity to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment.
Software Engineer, Associate at Infor
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Department: Development
Job ID: 38603
About Infor: Infor is a global leader in business cloud software products, specializing in industry-specific markets. The company builds complete industry suites in the cloud, prioritizing user experience, leveraging data science, and seamlessly integrating into existing systems. Over 60,000 organizations worldwide rely on Infor for business-wide digital transformation in the face of market disruptions.
Job Description: The role of Software Engineer, Associate involves working in the Development department. The position is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Java Full Stack Developer at CGI – Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Position ID: J0124-1123
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
- Strong knowledge in Core Java, J2EE, React.
- Must possess knowledge in Java API development using React/Typescript.
- Core Java – in-depth knowledge.
- Expertise in Object-Oriented Design & Analysis, application design patterns.
- Experience with Tomcat, WebSphere application server.
Your Future Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in code reviews.
- Fix defects and performance problems discovered in testing.
- Participate in transitions of the application components to the testers.
- Complete all appropriate documentation required by the testers, deployment, and application management teams.
- Inform the technical architect and project manager of any issues that may affect any other areas of the project.
- Assist other teams with understanding the functional impact of various configuration options.
Required Qualifications to be Successful in this Role:
- Good to have experience in Agile software development processes.
- Should have excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Excellent skills in coding and testing.
- A quick starter with good written and verbal communication skills.
- P&C Insurance Domain knowledge/prior experience – Nice to have.
Skills:
- Java
- SQL Server
- Insurance
What you can expect from us: Insights you can act on.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. As a CGI member, you contribute to building a company we are proud of. CGI is committed to diversity and creating an inclusive work culture.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let CGI know.