Embark Software Engineering Intern - S

About the Role

Turn your classroom learning into real-world impact with H&R Block’s Embark 2027 Summer Internship Program, open to students studying Computer Science and Software Engineering. This 11-week paid internship offers meaningful, real-world experience that aligns with your field of study while making a valuable impact on our organization.

The Embark 2027 Summer Internship runs from May 17, 2027 - July 30, 2027.

You’ll work at our corporate headquarters in the heart of downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District, where you’re just steps, or a streetcar ride, away from incredible restaurants, entertainment, and city energy. Inside our building, you’ll have access to amenities that make work-life balance easy, including an onsite Starbucks, a company dining hall with plenty of options, a free fitness center, and free parking!

Program Highlights:

• $25/hour compensation
• Paid PTO during H&R Block’s annual Reboot Week (June 28 - July 2)
• Housing stipend provided for students whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from the KC metro

Throughout the 11-week internship, under the guidance of a leader, some of the internship responsibilities will include:

• Research, gather and organize data to provide information for special projects or reports.
• Work closely with the QA, User Experience and other teams to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach.
• Write, test, debug, and maintain code that supports real products and customer experiences
• Investigate technical problems and collaborate with team members to identify and implement solutions
• Participate in Agile team activities, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and other team ceremonies
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to strengthen code quality and development practices
• Learn existing applications, systems, architecture, and development practices while contributing to an established codebase
• Design, develop and maintain software components and products that support H&R Block business applications.
• Use tools, languages, coding standards and best practices to develop new product features and maintain year over year product functionality and enhancements.
• Work alongside experienced engineers while receiving ongoing coaching, feedback, and opportunities for technical development
• Interns will be provided with significant guidance and mentoring but will also be encouraged to work independently as well.

Throughout the 11-week internship, as a part of the Embark program, interns will also participate in workshops and events that align with the program's four pillars:

Professional Development: includes the basics for a professional role, everything from using Microsoft Office to setting up a Teams meeting and giving a presentation.

Giveback: involves participating in Make Every Block Better community service events. The goal is to teach the importance of community, make an impact, and provide bonding time for teams.

Networking: entails meeting various executives with offices at H&R Block’s headquarters, having lunch with directors and vice presidents, spending time with a mentor and getting to know people beyond their assigned department.

Connected Culture: is meant to be fun and teach the importance of working hard and playing hard. H&R Block might take the interns to a Kansas City Royals game or facilitate other competitions meant to be fun or instill teamwork.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Seeking to obtain a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Science, Software Engineering, or some similar discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently
• Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Quick learner and not afraid to work with new computer-based programs and databases
• Ability to be effective and contribute in a fast-paced corporate environment

Work Experience:

• No previous work experience necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of software development concepts, object-oriented programming, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with or exposure to one or more programming languages, such as C#, .NET, Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and development environments, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Exposure to web services, APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, or cloud-native application development
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server or Cosmos DB
• Interest in mobile application development and native mobile experiences
• Familiarity with source control, CI/CD, or development collaboration tools such as Git and Azure DevOps
• Interest in AI-first software engineering, including the responsible use of AI-assisted development tools
• Exposure to or interest in Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), machine learning, AI agents, or AI-enabled application development

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.