Cloud Engineering, Data & Analytics - Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Product Innovation

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Cloud Engineering, Data & Analytics - Software Engineering Intern, you will engage in the dynamic world of software and product innovation, contributing to the development and enhancement of cutting-edge software solutions. This role offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in the intricacies of software engineering, where you'll apply your skills in programming languages, software development methodologies, and user interface design to create impactful applications.

As an Intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, contributing to the team's success. This role emphasizes a learning mindset, encouraging you to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for clients.

In this role at PwC, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that leverage various technologies. Your contributions will be vital in supporting client-facing projects, allowing you to develop a comprehensive understanding of software engineering within a global consulting environment.

Responsibilities

- Supporting software engineering teams in developing innovative applications and frameworks
- Participating in the design and implementation of software solutions using programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++
- Assisting in debugging and troubleshooting software issues to enhance application performance
- Engaging in code reviews to maintain coding standards and improve software quality
- Contributing to the development of microservices and enterprise application architecture
- Collaborating with team members to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Utilizing software development methodologies to support project planning and execution
- Assisting in quality assurance testing to validate software functionality and reliability
- Learning and applying object-oriented design principles in software development projects
- Observing and participating in client support activities to gain exposure to real-world software engineering challenges

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school