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Software Engineering & Data Intern - Summer 2022

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Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac

Software Engineering & Data Intern - Summer 2022

Remote
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

    As part of Freddie Mac’s return to the office pilot, all employees, contingent workers and visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be on-site unless they have an approved accommodation.

    ##Position Overview:

    Want to create technology that matters while building your future and your professional network? Are you looking for an inclusive company culture to ease the transition from college into the workforce? If you’re getting your degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related technology area and looking to get hands-on, skill-building experience with a leader in the financial technology industry, Freddie Mac’s Software Engineering and Data Internship program is for you! At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

    Through this internship, you’ll build on the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in your undergraduate education – while getting real-world technology and innovation experience and making lifelong connections. You will work with a talented team of data stack developers and analysts who provide design, development, testing and implementation support to the Trading Desks. This role will introduce secondary mortgage market, portfolio management and distressed asset disposition concepts.

    ##Our Impact:

    The Business Engineering team within Freddie Mac’s Investments & Capital Markets Business Technology Office works closely with multiple Capital Markets Trading Desks to automate business processes, provide data analysis and dashboard development as well as technical direction to achieve business objectives.

    ##Your Impact:

    Your work Falls into Two Primary Categories:

    Software and Data Stack Development

    • Participate on project teams to develop innovative, high-quality software solutions in an Agile development environment.
    • Sit with the business to understand their needs. Based on the specific need, design and build automated solutions or interactive dashboards/report.
    • Review existing code and reports to provide new features or enhancements. Most of the existing code is SQL, Python, Tableau or Cloud analytics.
    • Where applicable, propose process enhancements or changes to streamline execution and increase business value.
    • Help build enhancements within existing applications
    • Support implementation of software application changes

    Teamwork and Learning

    • Learn about the company’s business and how Business Engineering delivers business value.
    • Participate in solving design and implementation challenges.
    • Work collaboratively with internal and external partners representing various groups across the organization.
    • Build relationships and learn to connect with customers respectfully in a “partnership” style.

    ##Qualifications:

    • Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related technology area
    • Graduating in either December 2022 or May 2023
    • College-level experience with coding practices and languages (such as Python, SQL) and data visualization tools like Tableau.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Passionate about software engineering and learning new technologies
    • Keys to Success in this Role:
    • Technology-first mindset, outstanding analytical skills, and drive for innovation
    • Willingness to try new things, fail fast and learn fast
    • Ability to work effectively and productively in a team or independently
    • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Strong Microsoft Office skills
    • Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively

    Preferred Skills:

    • Knowledge of Agile software development project methodologies preferred
    • Experience programming with Python
    • Experience writing complex SQL queries
    • Experience working with numerical/quantitative systems, e.g., pandas, NumPy, SciPy and Apache Spark
    • Experience writing automated unit, integration, regression, performance, and acceptance tests
    • Familiarity with linear algebra, regression analysis and machine learning techniques

    Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

    Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.

    Time-type:Full time Job Category:Intern / Temporary FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

  • Industry
    Financial Services
  • About Us

    We are both leaders and collaborators, continuously building skills and pursuing innovative solutions. Above all, we are passionate about our mission of Making Home Possible. Join our inclusive and diverse culture, which is what drives our success and makes us a stronger company.