Software Engineering Intern, Workiva
Summer 2026, Part Time
Minimal travel
Software for sustainability, GRC & financial reporting
Be an early applicant
Software for sustainability, GRC & financial reporting
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Minimal travel
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power transparent reporting for a better world.
Role
Who you are
- Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related program
- Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future
Desirable
- Passion for writing software and learning the latest software development techniques
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement
- The ability to work successfully in a high-energy, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
- A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented software design
- Some experience in one or more of Python, Go, Java, C/C++/C#, Dart, or JavaScript
- Additional exposure to client frameworks like React or Angular, Google App Engine, Amazon EC2, database design, knowledge of HTTP and web protocols
- Based on team assignment, may require/prefer: a solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented software design; some experience in one or more of Python, Go, Java, C/C++/C#, and SQL; additional exposure to REST/SOAP APIs, Google App Engine, Amazon AWS, database design, knowledge of HTTP and web protocols
- Displays a high degree of ownership and drive to be the better version of themselves everyday
What the job involves
- The Software Engineer Intern implements developer tools or product features on a rapid-release cycle. You will work in an agile development methodology to conduct code reviews and unit tests, contributing to Workiva's software under the guidance of a senior developer
- Implement developer tools or product features under the direction of a senior developer
- Track job assignments and complete status updates using internal tools
- Work in an Agile development methodology, attend standups, define user stories, and implement development tasks
- Complete code reviews and unit tests
- Summer 2026 Internships: Monday, May 18, 2026 (40/hours per week max)
Application process
- All postings close: February 20, 2026
- Interviews: Early to mid March
- Offers: Mid to late March
Our take
For large-scale businesses, collecting and sharing data can be a complex and challenging process. Workiva solves this problem with its AI-powered data platform.
Workiva is one of the biggest players in the market, serving around 75% of Fortune 500 companies, including Google and Delta. Workiva's controlled, secure and audit-ready platform has maintained a clear edge over much of its competition.
Workiva's quality product and its commitment to transparency has made it a firm favourite with companies around the world. If it can maintain this, it stands to consolidate its impressive growth even further in the coming years.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2014
$0.7m
EARLY VC
Dec 2012
$30.7m
SERIES C
Total funding: $46.9m
Company HQ
Ames, IA
Leadership
Julie Iskow
(CEO)Julie joined Workiva in 2019 sa COO/President and became CEO in 2023. Previously, she served as the CTO at Medidate Solutions and as the CIO at WageWorks.
David Haila
(CTO)David has been at Workiva since 2009, joining the team as a Senior Software Engineer. Since then, he has held a number of roles and became CTO in 2023.
Jill Klindt
(CFO & EVP)Jill has been at Workiva since 2008, joining as a Controller before holding a number of roles and becoming CFO & EVP in 2023. Previously, she held Financial roles at Financial Intelligence, Wells Fargo Financial, CitiMortgage, and Principal Financial Group.
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