Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Illinois

Software Engineer Intern jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Evanston, and Champaign-Urbana, where companies like Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and Caterpillar regularly bring on interns across software development, data engineering, and embedded systems. Chicago's dense tech corridor and the University of Illinois pipeline through Champaign-Urbana make Illinois one of the most active intern hiring markets in the Midwest. Openings run from first-year undergraduates through senior students, with the strongest demand in full-stack development, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerCNH Industrial
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring4
Work type50% On-site
Top industryInvestment

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CNH Industrial
Software Engineer Intern
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Software Engineer Intern
CNH Industrial
Oak Brook, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$19.57 - $35.02/hr
On-Site
10,000+

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State Farm
Summer 2027 Intern – Enterprise Technology – Engineer (Software, Data, Infrastructure)
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Summer 2027 Intern – Enterprise Technology – Engineer (Software, Data, Infrastructure)
State Farm
Bloomington, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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State Farm
Summer 2027 Intern - Enterprise Technology - Mainframe Software Engineer
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Summer 2027 Intern - Enterprise Technology - Mainframe Software Engineer
State Farm
Bloomington, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CNH Industrial
Software Test Engineer Intern
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Software Test Engineer Intern
CNH Industrial
Oak Brook, Illinois
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
On-Site
10,000+

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Group One Trading
Software Developer Intern
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Software Developer Intern
Group One Trading
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$45 - $50/hr
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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Software Engineer Intern Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
5 jobs
Oak Brook
3 jobs
Rosemont
2 jobs
Bloomington
2 jobs

Software Engineer Intern Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CNH Industrial
CNH Industrial3 open roles
US Foods
US Foods2 open roles
State Farm
State Farm2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software engineer intern jobs across Illinois.

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited computer science, software engineering, or related degree program
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or C++
  • Familiarity with version control tools, particularly Git and GitHub workflows
  • Experience with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts
  • Ability to work on-site or hybrid at an Illinois office location during the internship term
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration

Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineer intern in Illinois?

Becoming a software engineer intern in Illinois starts with enrollment in an accredited computer science or software engineering program at a university such as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern, or DePaul. Illinois does not require a state-issued license to intern in software engineering. Most employers expect a minimum of one completed year of coursework, a portfolio of coding projects, and demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language before extending an offer.

Which companies hire software engineer interns in Illinois?

Employers hiring software engineer interns in Illinois right now include CNH Industrial, US Foods, and State Farm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, financial technology firms, and manufacturing companies with growing software divisions makes it one of the more diverse intern hiring markets in the country.

Which Illinois cities have the most software engineer intern jobs?

The Illinois cities with the most software engineer intern openings are Chicago, Oak Brook, and Rosemont. Chicago dominates due to its concentration of fintech, consulting, and enterprise technology firms, while Champaign-Urbana draws substantial recruiting activity from companies targeting University of Illinois talent directly on campus.

Are there remote software engineer intern jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of software engineer intern openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative-tool-driven nature of most software development work. The roles most likely to stay fully remote are those focused on front-end development, QA automation, and data analysis rather than hardware-adjacent or lab-embedded positions.

How can I get hired as a software engineer intern in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to structured internship programs at large Illinois employers before completing your first or second year of study. Companies like Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and Discover Financial run early-identification intern cohorts specifically for students without prior industry experience. Building a GitHub portfolio with two or three completed projects in Python, Java, or JavaScript gives candidates a concrete edge. Roles like QA tester, IT support associate, or junior data analyst at Illinois firms are also common lateral starting points that convert into software engineering internships.

Where can I find and apply to software engineer intern jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to software engineer intern jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing page.

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