About this role
College to Corporate IT Internship – Application Development
Vanguard Job Opportunity
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.
Job description
Benefits and rewards
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)
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.
Our commitment to you
Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life.
Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:
Financial wellness
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.
Physical wellness
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.
Personal wellness
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.
Learn more about our complete benefits and rewards package
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity
Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard.
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Our commitment to equal employment opportunity
Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
A culture of care and respect
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Having a diverse community is part of how we deliver on our mission to take a stand for all investors. Our diverse teams and inclusive environments enable our crew to perform at their best.
Community
Our community stewardship is active and powered by the spirit of our crew members. We make it easy to volunteer and support our local communities.
Mission driven; client focused
What we do matters. The financial security of our investors isn't something we take lightly. We come to work each day to take a stand for all investors, focus on their long-term outcomes, and do the right thing.
Financial wellness
From competitive compensation packages to industry-leading retirement savings plans and everything in-between, your long-term financial success is literally our business. You can feel confident that we're focused on your financial wellbeing.
Physical wellness
We understand that being at your best means prioritizing your physical wellness. Vanguard offers best-in-class medical coverage and on-site clinics and fitness centers, plus savings plans for medical expenses now and in retirement.
Personal wellness
Access to leading mental health resources and providers and generous paid time off will give you the space and resources you need to build the life you want.
Learning and development
We offer educational and training opportunities and leadership support. We also have educational assistance plans and encourage professional design