About the role
Why UKG
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
UKG is unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for our internship program, including students on temporary sponsorship through CPT. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US with no restrictions now and in the future.
This role will remain open until October 12 at 5 PM EST, but may be filled or closed shortly thereafter depending on hiring needs and applicant volume.
Internship Program Details
To be eligible for this program you must be able to work in a hybrid environment and be on site 3 days per week in our Atlanta office. This is a full-time role Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm EST. Must be available May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027.
About the Program
UKG's Intern Academy program is dedicated to helping college students jump start their business careers at a top-ranked technology company that cares about its people. Our interns work on enriching projects that have a significant business impact on the future of our company. In addition to your day-to-day work with your team, interns get to experience our award-winning culture through mentorship, learning programs, team-building activities, networking events, and more. We have big ideas - and need big thinkers to help us realize them.
About the Software Engineering Track
Our program is not your average internship experience - you will be working alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry doing the same work they do, with daily mentoring and code reviews. Our interns write and test production-level code and are critical in helping our engineering organization achieve their deliverables. Interns are immersed in a technical training that prepares them for the software development environment. Come make an impact with the best and brightest technologists in the world!
Practical, real-world experience that will impact our 80,000+ global customers
Daily mentoring from your technical mentor
Participation in code reviews in an Agile environment
Gain exposure to APIs, databases, cloud services, or other technologies used by your team.
Use AI-assisted development tools appropriately to explore ideas, generate drafts, improve tests, or support learning.
An immersive onboarding
Participation in social events, community outreach opportunities, professional development seminars, trainings, and more!
Paid internship with potential for a full-time offer that comes with top-rated benefits
Basic Qualifications
Strong programming proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, or a comparable language, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Rising seniors preferred for this internship program
Team-oriented with a desire to learn and improve
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with or interest in learning about AI-assisted software development tools.
UKG is unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for our internship program, including students on temporary sponsorship through CPT. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US with no restrictions now and in the future.
Company Overview
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
The pay range for this position is $23 - $30 /hour however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.