Software Engineering Co-op at SS&C Technologies in Waltham, MA

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Quality Engineering (QE) Intern

Location: Waltham, MA

Program Overview

The SS&C Intralinks Quality Engineering Internship Program offers students a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in software quality, test automation, and emerging AI-driven testing technologies. Interns work alongside experienced engineers in an agile environment, contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact a core enterprise platform. This program is designed to help students build practical skills, expand their professional network, and prepare for a potential full-time career in software quality engineering.

What You’ll Learn & Do

As a QE Intern, you will be embedded within a collaborative, high-performing Quality Engineering team and contribute to a time-bound AI-focused initiative. You will:

• Gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle within an agile environment
• Learn how to translate business and technical requirements into test scenarios, stories, and acceptance criteria
• Analyze and evaluate AI-powered testing tools and contribute recommendations to the team
• Build proof-of-concepts (POCs) for AI-assisted test case generation
• Create, update, and expand automated test scripts to improve test coverage
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as GitHub
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support pre- and post-production testing
• Develop professional communication skills by identifying risks and escalating blockers early

Skills You’ll Develop

• Software quality assurance and test automation fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, and modern scripting tools
• Practical exposure to AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) and large language model concepts
• Experience working in agile teams with continuous integration and deployment practices
• Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and technical decision-making

Who Should Apply

This internship is ideal for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn modern quality engineering practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Interest or coursework in software testing, automation, or AI/ML concepts
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript, or Python)
• Exposure to CI/CD tools, scripting languages, or testing frameworks is a plus

Why SS&C Intralinks

• Real project ownership—not just shadowing
• Mentorship from experienced architects, engineers, and quality leaders
• A supportive environment focused on learning, growth, and feedback
• Visibility into enterprise-scale software used by global customers
• A strong foundation for future full-time opportunities

 

 

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

 

 

SS&C Technologies offers competitive compensation and meaningful learning and development opportunities for interns. Interns are eligible to participate in SS&C's medical plan and Health Savings Account (HSA) but not entitled to participate in any other SS&C benefit plans (e.g. dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, 401K, holiday pay, etc.).

 

 

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Massachusetts: The expected hourly wage for the position is between 28.00 USD/hour to 28.00 USD/hour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 

 

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.