Software Engineer Internship (Summer 2020)
What you'll do:
Principal's Software Engineer interns solve problems by gathering user requirements, defining systems functionalities, and developing testable code in various languages. You will aid in improving operations, documenting and demonstrating solutions, and ensuring software is updated and secure. You will learn how to design and develop software and systems that meet user needs and comply with project and industry standards.
Our IT internship program offers opportunities for 85+ IT interns and has a strong reputation with over 20 years of history. You’ll work on real projects with a range of team members, including other interns through senior level management. We'll place you in a role customized to your expertise and interests, all while working in a collaborative Agile team environment. This is an excellent opportunity to understand and learn more about Principal’s IT Engineering culture!
You can also look forward to a four-day, non-stop Code Jam where you’ll get creative free rein to develop a technical solution that will be pitched to a multinational corporation for a real, live business need. Code Jam fosters a highly collaborative work environment: innovation meets over-caffeination while you put your coding skills to work. Check out #PFGCodeJam on Twitter to see tweets from last year’s event.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment or has a degree in an accredited program of study related to IT, engineering, or other correlated areas (ex: computer science, MIS, engineering, etc.)
- Minimum 2.8 Cumulative GPA
- Involvement in your community
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic
- A passion for technology and solving problems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Intermediate Level Programming Skills (Java, .Net, etc.)
- Leadership positions within student, work or community organizations
- Past IT internship or work experience
Multiple Openings:
This position has multiple openings available.
How we hire:
Once you apply, your application is reviewed by our talent team. Generally within a few weeks, the team makes selection decisions for first round assessments and communicates those via email. If selected, you’ll receive an email from Principal Talent Team to complete the assessment. From those results, we’ll make interview selections and send an email to complete the next steps – a pre-recorded interview. Be sure to check your email frequently and follow the steps shared to submit timely.
Learn more about our hiring steps and find answers to frequently asked questions.
Additional Information:
Timing of the Internship
We do have some flexibility for start dates within May to early June. Students will be committing to a 3-month position.
[Union students please note that the start date is the beginning of finals week. It is up to you to determine if you are able to participate in this opportunity. Feel free to contact the Career Center to discuss.]
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not able to consider candidates needing sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) However, we’d hope you continue to keep us in mind for other potential opportunities in the future.
Principal is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Investment Code of Ethics
For positions with Principal Global Investors, you will be required to follow a Code of Ethics which covers a number of obligations related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Who we are:
We help people build the kinds of lives they dream about—empowered by financial security and stability. We started in 1879 (yes, 1879) as an insurance company. Today, we’re a member of the FORTUNE 500® and a global investment management leader.
So that’s what we do. As far as who we are, well, we believe that how we do things is just as important as what we do.
Doing what’s right has been a part of who we are for more than 140 years. We focus on taking care of not only our employees, customers and advisors, but also the people who live in the communities where we do business.
Learn more about our values in the workplace.