Software Engineering Intern, Workiva
Summer 2026
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Business data platform
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Business data platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
Workiva’s mission is 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
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
- Contribute as either a backend or frontend engineer depending on project needs
- Build and maintain user-facing features using TypeScript/JavaScript as part of frontend development
- Develop backend services in Java to support Global Search adoption and scalability
- Assist with building and extending functionality in Workiva Assistant using TypeScript
- 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: September 28th, 2025
- Interviews: Early to mid October
- Offers: Mid - late October
Our take
For large-scale businesses, collecting and sharing data can be a complex and challenging process. Workiva solves this problem with its cloud-based 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 benefits
- A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401k w/ match
- Health, dental, and vision
- Vacation accruals
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Volunteer time-off
- Parental leave
- Travel & accident insurance
- Paid holidays
- Work remotely
- Discount programs
- Health and wellness
- Pet-friendly atmosphere
- Choose from additional plans that cover legal expenses, stolen identity, or even your pet's health
Company HQ
Holborn, London, UK
Leadership
Marty Vanderploeg
(CEO, not founder)Previously worked as a Professor at Iowa State University. Founded Engineer Animation Inc. in 1990.
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