Code for Good Hackathon - Software Engineer Program - 2027 Summer Internship – United States

Join Code for Good, a social impact hackathon hosted by JPMorganChase’s Tech for Social Good team, where your coding skills can make a difference for nonprofit organizations. Discover if a career in financial services technology is your calling, as you unlock your potential with a dynamic team of innovative technologists. Participating in Code for Good may also lead to an opportunity for you to learn more about and be considered for a 2027 Software Engineer Program Summer Internship.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM/EVENT

Tech for Social Good at JPMorganChase is focused on driving impact in our communities through the skills of our tech workforce. By attending Code for Good, you will collaborate with our expert technologists to creatively address real-world technology challenges faced by nonprofit organizations, fostering innovation and impact. This experience offers you the chance to network with fellow aspiring software engineers across the country and engage with our recruiting teams, providing insight into the software engineering role at JPMorganChase. Over two days (Friday – Saturday), you and your team will develop a tech solution for a leading nonprofit, with travel expenses covered under certain conditions. Your participation in the Code for Good hackathon may also lead to an opportunity for you to learn more about and be considered for a 2027 Software Engineer Program Summer Internship.

As an Early Careers Software Engineer Intern in our Software Engineer Program, you will play a vital role in building and optimizing digital applications and systems that serve millions globally. You will start with an induction that introduces our technology strategies, products, and systems, and provides an overview of our technology community. Working in a collaborative team, you will partner with peers and experienced software engineers to enhance your skills, share ideas and feedback, and help deliver reliable solutions in a modern engineering environment. This internship offers a chance to gain deeper insights into our work culture through networking events, senior speaker sessions, and peer-mentorship programs.

At the end of the summer, top performers may be invited to join us for a full-time role upon graduation. We will be filling our classes on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible before job postings close.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and access to senior leaders.

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software solutions.

• Write secure, high-quality code in at least one programming language, following established standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders across teams to understand problems, share ideas and feedback, and deliver reliable solutions.

• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally by articulating problems, documenting solutions, and effectively prompting approved AI-assisted development tools to produce high-quality outputs.

• Leverage approved AI development tools (for example, code generation, refactoring, testcreation, and documentation) to improve code quality and productivity, while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding practices.

• Apply automation and modern tooling across the software development life cycle, including AI-enabled capabilities, to improve delivery efficiency and reliability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or a 5th-year Master’s degree with an expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with expected graduation by June 2028

• Have streams and specializations in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, or related fields

• Basic knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices.

• Demonstrate the ability to write secure, high-quality code in at least one programming language, following established standards and best practices.

• Have experience collaborating with engineers, managers, and stakeholders across teams to understand problems, share ideas and feedback, and deliver reliable solutions.

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts, document work, and collaborate effectively across teams and tools.

• Apply automation and modern tooling to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across the software development life cycle.

• Use approved AI development tools (for example, code drafting, refactoring, testing, and documentation) with appropriate review and validation.

• Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and remain accountable for final solution quality and correctness.

• Follow responsible AI practices in engineering workflows, including secure handling of inputs and outputs and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Bring curiosity about emerging technologies and thoughtfully assess when and how to apply them.

• Seek opportunities to build, improve, and deliver technology that creates real-world impact.

• Apply software engineering skills to projects involving open-ended or ambiguous problems, including breaking work into steps, experimenting with solutions, and iterating based on feedback.

• Use AI development tools to improve efficiency with tasks such as coding, testing, debugging, or documentation.

• Demonstrate sound judgment in validating AI-generated outputs and maintaining ownership of solution quality, correctness, and security.

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT: This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

Locations you may join:

• Chicago, IL

• Columbus, OH

• Houston, TX

• Jersey City, NJ

• New York Metro, NY

• Palo Alto, CA

• Plano, TX

• Tampa, FL

• Wilmington, DE

ABOUT US

You'll benefit from a multi-billion annual investment in technology, working in one of the world’s biggest tech companies. You’ll work in an open, collaborative, and supportive culture, where our agile teams are constantly innovating, learning new skills, and at the forefront of developing new technologies and solutions.

With the scale of our business, you could impact millions of consumers, thousands of enterprise clients, and 300,000+ employees. We’re committed to advancing your career helping you acquire new skills, opportunities, and a global network of support that will help you take your career in any direction imaginable.

About You

If you're ready to put your passion for technology to work in a way that makes a real difference, you’ll find your place in our Software Engineer Program.

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase, will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT.)

What’s Next?

To be considered for the Code for Good Hackathon, you must complete the following steps:

1. Please ensure read the Official Rules before you start this application.

2. Help us learn about you by submitting a complete and thoughtful application, which includes your resume. Your application and resume is a way for us to initially get to know you, so it’s important to complete all relevant application questions so we have as much information about you as possible.

3. On your application form, please select the JPMorganChase locations that you are most interested in learning about. Selected applicants will be invited to attend one of the hackathons with technologists and recruiters best matched to your work location preference.

4. After you submit your application, we will review it to determine whether you meet certain required qualifications.

5. If you are advanced to the next step of the process, you’ll receive an email invitation to complete a coding challenge powered by HackerRank. Your application will not be considered for further review until you have completed this step. This is your opportunity to further bring your resume to life and showcase your experience for our recruiting team and hiring managers.

6. Selected applicants will be notified via email with final event details.

7. Coders will need to bring their own laptops to the event.

Code for Good Event Dates and Locations:

• Brooklyn, NY: October 16th- October 17th
  • Welcoming participants interested in Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Palo Alto, CA, Chicago, IL or Wilmington, DE
  • Application Deadline: September 18th, 2026
• Columbus, OH: November 6th- November 7th
  • Welcoming participants interested in Columbus, OH, Plano, TX, Houston, TX or Tampa, FL
  • Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026

JPMorganChase is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that respects all people for their unique skills, backgrounds, and professional experiences. We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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