Software Engineering Internship

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office 

Relocation assistance:: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75394

The Role at a Glance

At Lincoln Financial, we believe interns should do more than observe—they should build, learn, and make an impact. As part of our 2026 Summer Internship cohort, you’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll work on meaningful projects that directly improve the experience of thousands of Group Benefits customers and their employees.

What you'll be doing

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll be embedded in one of our high-performing agile development teams. These autonomous, cross-functional teams own key areas of our customer-facing web portal. You’ll contribute to real product features and enhancements, supported by experienced mentors and teammates.

Expect hands-on experience in:

• Front-end development: JavaScript, React.js
• Back-end development: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Gitlab, Auth0

You’ll participate in design discussions, pair programming, code reviews, and agile ceremonies—gaining exposure to the full software development lifecycle.

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from seasoned engineers
• Real-world experience in agile software delivery
• Exposure to modern cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders across the organization

What we’re looking forMust-Haves:

• Currently a college sophomore or junior
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (preferred)
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience using Git
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Prior experience delivering code as part of a team