About the role#
The Grainger Technology Group (GTG) internship is a 10-week, paid program. You will join a team as a full member and contribute to work that impacts real customers and business outcomes. You will gain exposure to modern technology stacks, digital platforms, and enterprise systems. Throughout the summer, you will participate in professional development events and present your accomplishments to technology leaders.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of software.
- Work with your team to build features, improve functionality, and fix defects.
- Gain experience with engineering practices like Agile delivery and CI/CD.
- Partner with product managers and designers to understand user needs and business context.
- Present your work and impact to technology leaders at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Expected graduation with a bachelor’s degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- Experience with at least one programming language.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- An interest in product-minded engineering and solving problems.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Grainger
Grainger is a public company founded in 1927 that provides industrial supplies and inventory management services. Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, the organization employs over 22,000 people. It serves more than 4.5 million customers across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. The company offers a catalog of over one million products ranging from safety equipment to metalworking tools.
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