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Turn your classroom learning into real-world impact with H&R Block’s Embark 2027 Summer Internship Program, open to students studying Computer Science and Software Engineering
. This 11-week paid internship offers meaningful, real-world experience that aligns with your field of study while making a valuable impact on our organization.

The Embark 2027 Summer Internship runs from May 17, 2027 – July 30, 2027.

You’ll work at our corporate headquarters in the heart of downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District, where you’re just steps, or a streetcar ride, away from incredible restaurants, entertainment, and city energy. Inside our building, you’ll have access to amenities that make work-life balance easy, including an onsite Starbucks, a company dining hall with plenty of options, a free fitness center, and free parking!

Program Highlights:

• $25/hour compensation
• Paid PTO during H&R Block’s annual Reboot Week (June 28 – July
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• Housing stipend provided for students whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from the KC metro

Throughout the 11-week internship, under the guidance of a leader, some of the internship responsibilities will include:

• Research, gather and organize data to provide information for special projects or reports.
• Work closely with the QA, User Experience and other teams to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and approach.
• Write, test, debug, and maintain code that supports real products and customer experiences
• Investigate technical problems and collaborate with team members to identify and implement solutions
• Participate in Agile team activities, including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, and other team ceremonies
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to strengthen code quality and development practices
• Learn existing applications, systems, architecture, and development practices while contributing to an established codebase
• Design, develop and maintain software components and products that support H&R Block business applications.
• Use tools, languages, coding standards and best practices to develop new product features and maintain year over year product functionality and enhancements.
• Work alongside experienced engineers while receiving ongoing coaching, feedback, and opportunities for technical development
• Interns will be provided with significant guidance and mentoring but will also be encouraged to work independently as well.

Throughout the 11-week internship, as a part of the Embark program, interns will also participate in workshops and events that align with the program's four pillars:

Professional Development: includes the basics for a professional role, everything from using Microsoft Office to setting up a Teams meeting and giving a presentation.

Giveback: involves participating in Make Every Block Better community service events. The goal is to teach the importance of community, make an impact, and provide bonding time for teams.

Networking: entails meeting various executives with offices at H&R Block’s headquarters, having lunch with directors and vice presidents, spending time with a mentor and getting to know people beyond their assigned department.

Connected Culture: is meant to be fun and teach the importance of working hard and playing hard. H&R Block might take the interns to a Kansas City Royals game or facilitate other competitions meant to be fun or instill teamwork.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Seeking to obtain a degree in Information Technology
  , Computer Science
  , Information Science
  , Software Engineering
  , or some similar discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently
• Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and…