Sofware Developer Intern OR Student Co-Op

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

World Book Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

World Book a subsidiary of Marmon Holdings Inc. is now seeking a motivated and curious Software Developer Intern to join our technology team. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to real-world EdTech projects learn from experienced engineers and gain exposure to the full software development lifecyclefrom concept to deployment.

This role can be based in the Chicago area and work a hybrid schedule (e.g. 2-3 days/week in the office) *OR* work remotely and visit our Chicago office on an as-needed basis.

WHAT YOULL DO:

Assist in the design development testing and deployment of web applications
Collaborate with developers UX/UI designers and product managers to implement features and enhancements
Write clean efficient and well-documented code following team standards
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement practices
Troubleshoot debug and optimize application performance
Research emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions for educational products

What youll gain:

Hands-on experience in a professional software development environment
Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to modern tech stacks
Opportunities to work on features that directly impact students and teachers
Insights into the EdTech industry and product development process
A completed project you can showcase in your portfolio

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WHAT YOULL BRING TO THE ROLE:

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related field
Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (Java JavaScript Python C# etc.)
Basic understanding of web development (HTML CSS JavaScript)
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred but not required:

Experience with front-end frameworks (React Angular Vue) or back-end frameworks (Spring Boot Django)
Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub)
Familiarity with AI coding tools such as Claude
Interest in educational technology and improving the learning experience

*** For a rising senior (graduating in 2027) the anticipated pay rate for this role is $27.00/hour. ***

Pay Range:

18.00 - 27.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Required Experience:

Intern

World Book Inc.As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and workin...