Summer 2026 Internship – Technology – Software Engineering

The Opportunity

We’re in the business of putting people first and we’ve been doing just that for over 100 years. Our mission isn’t performative either: we show up for our customers when it comes to their financial needs. We’re making banking smarter and simpler while serving our communities. We value and encourage the mantra of working better together.

That’s where you come into play. Test drive the tools in your educational toolbox and learn some new skills along the way with an 11-week paid internship with us. Your internship with Ally will move you from educated to experienced.

The Ally Internship Program guides and mentors students with development opportunities and experiences that support your career interests while also driving the business forward. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with diverse teams and functions across the company. You will interact with Ally’s leadership and learn from their personal successes. You will gain the experience to know what it means to be an Ally.

As part of our Internship Program, you will have an opportunity to:

• Have hands on experience and project-based work
• Attend Orientation, Executive Speaking Series, and learning sessions as an Intern cohort
• Participate in Group Mentoring Program and Giving Back Events
• Network with your peers, your team, and those Allys you find interesting
• Lead an end of assignment presentation

The Details

• Internship Program Timing: May 26, 2026 – August 7, 2026
• 40 hours each week with a mix of in-office and remote working days
• Project based work
• Market competitive hourly compensation and a sign-on bonus, as well as financial housing assistance for those who qualify
• Successful interns will have the opportunity to return to Ally in an Early Talent Program or full-time role, or to a second internship, depending upon graduation timing.

The Work Itself

Interning within Technology means being part of a team that is dedicated to enabling growth, remaining diligent about security, embracing solutions for all lines of business and leveraging data as an asset.  Throughout the duration of the 11-week program, you'll have the ability to hone your skills in coding, data structures, and adaptability to name a few.

Typically, interns are matched with a specific team and manager in mid-spring. Doing so offers the ability to assign program participants to real-time, business critical needs. You could be on a Software Engineering/Software Development team on one of our technology pillar groups such as…

ACT:  Architecture and Corporate Technology

• Coaches, trains, and helps teams adapt cutting edge technologies that deliver efficiency and value. Amplify tech internally and externally through key channels and empower employees to feel comfortable and confident incorporating technologies to make Ally the best place in the world to deliver tech products.
• Some examples of previous works/projects throughout multiple teams within ACT include but not limited to:
  • Innovative coding and marketing projects using the AI space 
  • Scaled multiple software infrastructures to meet Ally's needs in security size and policy 

AIPD: Auto & Insurance Product Delivery

• Delivers innovative technology solutions in support of our Auto and Insurance business units. Ensure our customers and dealers receive an “always on” frictionless experience with leading products and seamless services.
• Some examples of previous works/projects throughout multiple teams within AIPD include but not limited to:
  • Provided an efficient solution by creating a notation tool to our front-line call center employees that is seen in production today

BILD: Bank, Invest, Lending, and Deposits

• Provide a world-class customer experience through modern cross-channel solutions for Consumer Banking, Auto, & Corporate Finance businesses.
• Some examples of previous works/projects throughout multiple teams within BILD include but not limited to:
  • Assisted with the migration from in-house to cloud
  • Pinpoint system user defect through cross functional collaboration leading to coding solution, seen live in production 

ETO: Enterprise Technology Operations

• From network services to server management, the ETO team ensures enterprise-wide technology operates smoothly and efficiently to provide an always-on experience. Provides an optimal technology experience for Ally’s external customers and internal stakeholders, with a focus on cloud acceleration/engineering, AI ops, and self-healing technology. ETO skillsets and needs spans multiple career tracks with a high focus on problem-solving,  efficiency management, requirements gathering, and cross functional collaboration.
• Some examples of previous works/projects throughout multiple teams within ETO include but not limited to:
  • Developed an automation system for our internal project management tool to provide digestible key information  
  • Assisted with the production of multiple cloud-based products across the Ally ecosystem 

The Skills You Bring

Required qualifications.

• Rising Junior or Senior (during the time of internship) in a full-time undergraduate program or actively pursuing a Master's program.
• Majoring in computer science or other relevant field of study required. 
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates learning agility, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and technical acumen.
• Available for the full duration of the internship program.
• Eligible to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship from the company now or in the future.

Preferred qualifications. 

• Previous tech internship experience or relevant tech project work is preferred.
• Extracurricular activities/leadership experience is preferred (student organizations, volunteering, sports, part-time roles, hackathons, etc.).
• Exposure to AWS Cloud is preferred.