Frontend Software Engineer - Intern (Summer 2026)

Who You’ll be Working With

Codal is seeking a highly motivated Frontend Software Engineering Intern. In this role, you will have the opportunity to join live engagements and see consulting and engineering in action. Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor and get real feedback from both engineering and product leadership. Strong interns are often given full-time return offers.

As a Frontend Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute directly to the implementation of new features, debug issues, and optimize existing code within a production environment. We'll need you to have a strong eagerness to learn and effective communication skills to actively seek feedback, document your technical findings, and successfully collaborate with your mentor and the wider project team.

You can expect to actively research and propose solutions that contribute to the modernization and maintenance of our systems and practices. Working closely with your mentor and team, you will learn how to deconstruct project requirements and tackle specific technical challenges within your primary area of focus.

 

Key Responsibilities  

• Develop and implement user-facing features on client applications using modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues within development, staging, and production user interfaces.
• Write clean, well-documented, and performant code following established front-end best practices for security and accessibility.
• Participate in code review processes to give and receive constructive feedback on logic, design implementation, and performance.
• Research technical solutions related to UI frameworks, performance optimization, and styling methods, proposing actionable recommendations to the team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Designers and Product Managers to ensure accurate translation of wireframes and visual designs into responsive applications.
• Document technical processes, component libraries, and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Actively participate in project meetings and provide progress updates on front-end tasks.
• Seek and incorporate feedback to continuously improve technical skills and process understanding, particularly concerning UI/UX quality.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or closely related technical field with an expected graduation in Dec 2026 or May 2027. 
• Experience or coursework demonstrating working proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with at least one modern front-end library or framework, such as React, Next.js, or Angular.
• Basic understanding of responsive design principles and a keen eye for visual detail and user experience.
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience with version control tools, preferably Git.
• Exposure to consuming data from APIs (REST or GraphQL) for dynamic content loading.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and ask effective questions, especially when working with non-technical designers.
• A strong eagerness to learn, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional roles.
• Ability to work in-person on a hybrid basis at our HQ in Chicago, IL for the full duration of the internship.

 

Benefits and Salary

• Hourly Rate: $34-40 per hour. The rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications.

 

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and India 
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
• Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water 
• A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball 
• An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
• Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days