Software Engineering Intern - Early Careers - Software Engineering

This role is specifically for California ONLY (San Francisco Bay Market Area)

About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking aspiring Software Engineers to join the 2027 Technology Internship Program.

Program Overview

The Wells Fargo Technology Internship Program provides participants with a 10-week experience designed to immerse students in real-world engineering, modern software development practices, and enterprise-scale technology at Wells Fargo. The program blends technical execution with business context, emphasizing innovation, velocity, and responsible technology development.

Participants will:

• Work hands-on with impactful, production-aligned projects
• Gain exposure to modern engineering practices and AI-enabled development workflows
• Participate in structured training, mentorship, and networking with senior technology leaders

Upon successful completion of the internship, qualified candidates may be considered for a full-time position in the Technology Analyst Program the following year, within the same market where the internship was completed.

In this role, your responsibilities as a Software Engineering Intern may include

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable applications, including enhancements, bug fixes, and new services across enterprise platforms

Collaborate in Agile (Scrum / Kanban) teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable code

AI-Enabled Engineering & Modern Development Practices

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Devin, etc.) and AI platforms to accelerate development, including:

• Generating unit and integration test cases aligned with Wells Fargo QA standards
• Assisting with code development, documentation, and refactoring within approved toolchain boundaries
• Supporting rapid prototyping and solution design exploration within sandbox/non-production environments

Partner with senior engineers to review, validate, and govern AI-generated code to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, risk, and security standards

Contribute to AI-augmented development workflows including automated documentation, code review assistance, and developer productivity tooling within approved SDLC processes

Explore opportunities to integrate AI/ML capabilities into applications (e.g., intelligent automation, predictive insights, natural language interfaces) in alignment with Model Risk Management (MRM) guidelines and regulatory requirements

Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of AI-assisted outputs while adhering to data handling and confidentiality policies

Data, Platforms, and Architecture

Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and cloud-based applications

Contribute to data engineering efforts, including data modeling, pipeline development, and analytics environments

Support creation of reusable frameworks and apply modern design patterns across distributed systems

Partner with architecture, product, and platform teams to support the technical evolution of services

Technology Environment

Languages/Frameworks: Java, .NET Core, Python, JavaScript (React, Node.js, Angular)

Platforms: OpenShift, Azure, Google Cloud, APIs, Microservices

Data: SQL, MongoDB, Data Pipelines, Analytics

Tools: GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, AI-assisted development tools, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, NumPy, Pandas)

Roles for our Cybersecurity and Data Engineering teams will be posted separately in late October.

Program Duration

June 2027 – August 2027 (10 weeks)

Required Qualifications

6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field with an expected graduation: December 2027 – June 2028
• Foundational knowledge in one or more: Java, Python, .NET, SQL, Cloud technologies
• Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and API development
• Experience with SDLC practices (CI/CD, testing, deployment)
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate challenges and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated exposure to AI or AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, code assistants)
• Familiarity with prompt engineering concepts and responsible AI usage
• Interest in how AI is transforming software engineering workflows and productivity
• Prior engineering internship experience
• Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, acts with urgency, remains curious and has a genuine interest in learning and growth
• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement

Job Expectations

Position will require onsite presence at one of the required locations listed below in a hybrid work schedule

Must take and pass required technology skills assessment

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Program Locations

• Concord, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• San Leandro, CA

Location placement is determined by business needs and location placements within the full-time Technology Analyst Program will align to the location of the internship.

Roles for our other Technology locations are posted separately.

Pay

CA (Concord, San Leandro, San Francisco): $60.10 Hourly

$46.15 - $63.46

Application Deadline

18 Sep 2026

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed above. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune's 2025 rankings of America's largest corporations.