College to Corporate IT Internship-Application Development (NC)

Location: Charlotte, NC

Launch your career in technology with Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program. As an intern in this space, you’ll gain hands-on experience building and delivering impactful technology solutions that support our mission to give investors the best chance for success in areas such as web, mobile, and/or application development. This immersive internship combines real-world project work, mentorship, and structured development to help you grow your technical and professional skillset while building leadership skills through ownership of work, collaboration, and real-world impact. You'll build high-impact solutions that allow Vanguard to perform at its best and do what’s right for investors through exciting assignments.

In this internship, you will

Design, build, and enhance applications that support Vanguard’s internal systems and client-facing platforms

Participate in the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment

Work with modern technologies and tools in an Agile/LEAN team environment

Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and business partners to deliver impactful solutions

Contribute ideas, solve problems, and drive outcomes both independently and as part of a team

Build connections with peers, mentors, and leaders across Vanguard

Receive ongoing coaching and feedback to support your development

What it takes

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (required)

Strong interest in application development, including web, mobile, or backend systems

Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (preferred)

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Additional Information

This is a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship

Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

Start date: May/June 2027

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.