Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Why UKG

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

• UKG is unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for our internship program, including students on temporary sponsorship through CPT. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US with no restrictions now and in the future.***

Internship Program Details

To be eligible for this program you must be able to work in a hybrid environment and be on site 3 days per week. This is a full-time role Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm EST. Must be available May 18th - August 8th 2026.

About The Program

UKG’s Intern Academy program is dedicated to helping college students jump start their business careers at a top-ranked technology company that cares about its people. Our interns work on enriching projects that have a significant business impact on the future of our company. In addition to your day-to-day work with your team, interns get to experience our award-winning culture through mentorship, learning programs, team-building activities, networking events, and more. We have big ideas — and need big thinkers to help us realize them.

About The Software Engineering Track

Our program is not your average internship experience - you will be working alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry doing the same work they do, with daily mentoring and code reviews. Our interns write and test production-level code and are critical in helping our engineering organization achieve their deliverables. Interns are immersed in a technical training that prepares them for the software development environment. Come make an impact with the best and brightest technologists in the world!

• Practical, real-world experience that will impact our 80,000+ global customers
• Daily mentoring from your technical mentor
• Participation in code reviews in an Agile environment
• An immersive onboarding
• Participation in social events, community outreach opportunities, professional development seminars, trainings, and more!
• Paid internship with potential for a full-time offer that comes with top-rated benefits

Basic Qualifications

• Well versed in Java/Python, Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms with overall strong technical knowledge
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• We prioritize rising seniors for this internship program as we view it as a potential talent pipeline for future full-time roles within our organization
• A team player mentality with a continuous desire to learn and improve
• A strong communicator with awesome problem-solving skills
• Drive to learn and grow
• UKG is unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for our internship program, including students on temporary sponsorship through CPT. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US with no restrictions now and in the future.***

Company Overview

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected].

The pay range for this position is $23 - $30 /hour however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.