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Internship Program Duration: May 18, 2026 – July 23rd, 2026
Internship Location: Charlotte, NC
Internship Hours: Full-time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WE ARE a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. As the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, we are known for our great people, great service, and great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted our delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 250,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, museums, and much more – in all 50 states.

WE BELIEVE that each and every employee plays a key role in our growth, innovation, evolution, and legacy. We know that the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting diverse talent that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar in everything we do.

YOU ARE someone that is passionate about developing yourself and those around you. You enjoy being a part of a team that is collaborative, innovative, and driven to succeed. You are inspired to create lasting, memorable experiences for guests. You believe in delivering great service to guests, building strategic partnerships with clients, and continuing to learn and improve each day. You are flexible, adaptable, and are able to act decisively with little or no supervision.

Position Overview

The Compass Technology team is seeking a Software Engineering Summer Intern to support the Foodbuy technology platform. Our Foodbuy sector is a leading procurement organization focused on delivering strategic sourcing, analytics, and technology-driven solutions that optimize supply chain performance and create value for our partners.This internship provides hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using a modern technology stack including .NET (C#), AWS cloud services, PostgreSQL, and Angular/React front-end frameworks.

The intern will also have the opportunity to participate in AI Proof-of-Concept (POC) initiatives, leveraging tools such as KIRO and other AI platforms to explore use cases that enhance automation, analytics, and decision support within Foodbuy technologies.

This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to production systems and innovation initiatives while learning enterprise software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of backend services using .NET Core / C#
• Assist in building and enhancing RESTful APIs and microservices deployed on AWS
• Support front-end development using Angular and/or React
• Work with PostgreSQL databases to design, query, and optimize data models
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)
• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Develop and test AI-driven POCs using KIRO and other AI tools to evaluate potential applications in:
• Procurement automation
• Data analysis and insights generation
• Intelligent workflow enhancements
• Document technical designs, POC findings, and implementation approaches
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and senior engineers
• Support special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline
• Rising Junior or Senior (preferred)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Coursework or hands-on experience in:
• Object-oriented programming (C#, Java, or similar)
• Web development concepts
• Database systems

Technical Skills (Preferred but Not Required)

• Experience with .NET / C#
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services
• Understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Exposure to Angular or React
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture
• Interest or exposure to AI/ML concepts or experimentation with AI tools
• Familiarity with Git and version control

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a structured internship program
• Self-directed, proactive, and intellectually curious
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, diverse team environment
• High attention to detail
• Interest in building scalable enterprise technology solutions

Apply to Compass Group today!

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At this time, employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship is not currently available for this position. 

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.