Software Engineering Intern

Power the Possibilities
The CDK Global technology team is looking for collaborative innovators who are passionate about making their mark on emerging enterprise software products. We're building and developing cloud technology for the automotive retail industry that will change the landscape for automotive dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the customers they serve.

Be Part of Something Bigger
Each year, more than three percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) is attributed to the auto industry, which flows through our customer, the auto dealer. It's time you joined an evolving marketplace where research and development investment is measured in the tens of billions. It's time you were a part of something bigger.

We're expanding our workforce – engineers, architects, developers and more – onboarding early adopters who can optimize, pivot, and keep pace with ever-evolving development roadmaps and applications.

About The Internship Program
CDK's award-winning Summer Internship Program is
full-time
and paid hourly from
June 8
th
to August 14
th
, 2026.
The program will be
hybrid,
with positions in the following office locations:
Austin, TX; Hoffman Estates, IL; Portland, OR.
What makes CDK's internship program unique? As an intern at CDK, you will work on live projects that ultimately contribute to the growth and success of the company. The program is built to be holistically developmental; interns have a built-in events schedule surrounding professional development, social impact, networking and cool-off activities as a cohort.

If you're ready for high impact, you're ready for CDK.
Join Our Team
Growth potential, flexibility and material impact on the success and quality of a next-gen, enterprise software product make CDK an excellent choice for those who thrive in challenging, fast-paced engineering environments. The possibilities for impact are endless. We have exceptional opportunities to evolve our industry by driving change through new technology.

As a Software Engineer (SWE) Intern or a Data Science Intern, you will help to engineer the next generation of enterprise class software solutions at CDK utilizing a broad range of the latest technologies. The SWE intern's primary responsibilities include development of applications, services, and components. The internship will provide hands-on technical experience and will work with other team members, architects, and product owners in the early and continuous delivery of high-quality software products that delight our customers.

Potential Roles Within The Technical Space Include

• Full-stack Software Engineering Intern
• Back-end Software Engineering Intern
• Front-end Software Engineering Intern
• QA or SDET Intern
• SRE Intern
• Hardware Services Intern
• Data Science or Engineering Intern
• Data Analytics Intern

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Associate, Bachelor's or Master's program in computer science, computer engineering, data science, or other related fields
• Software development skills – in one or more of front end, back end, data base, programming language, scripting language and/or Data Science skills in EDA, Modeling, Train/Test, and results analysis
• Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• A great attitude
• A drive to learn and innovate

Salary
The salary range for this position is $25.00-$39.00/hour.

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Matching Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.