About Us
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct over 40% of our profits every year—more than $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.
Role Summary
This Intern program is for currently enrolled undergraduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2025.
This onsite position will be based out of our Kansas City, Missouri office. This a 10 Week Intern Program (June 1st – August 7th). Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday – Friday (8 am – 5 pm).
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Do you have passion for Information Technology?
We are looking for a talented Software Developer Intern who enjoys coding and has a strong interest in HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, SQL, and Cloud technologies. As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with experienced developers, and gain hands-on experience with real-word projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Our IT teams align with all facets of the business. We use a combination of purchased software (both cloud and hosted on premise), internally developed applications and infrastructure (cloud and on-prem) to support Investment Management, Sales, Client Servicing, and Corporate Functions.
How You Will Make an Impact
Develop and maintain software applications (using Python and Java).
Work with SQL databases or with API's to design, implement, and optimize queries.
Assist in the deployment and management of cloud-based applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our development processes.
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
You are a rising senior currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related major or focus of study. Expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
Proficiency in JavaScript, Python and Java programming languages.
Familiarity with SQL and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cloudflare).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
What We Offer
Competitive pay and 401k eligibility for employee contributions.
Mentor Program - during your time with us you will be assigned a dedicated mentor to provide career coaching and mentoring.
Access to our Business Resource Groups (Emerging Professionals, Pride, Mosaic, Green Team, and others.)
A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for Interns!
Additional Requirements
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to [email protected]. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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What We Do
American Century Investments® is a leading asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting research that can improve health and save lives. It’s how we help our clients Prosper With Purpose™.
Every day people are increasingly focused on investing to make the world a better place for themselves, their families, their organizations, and the world at large. It is possible to live a more meaningful and impactful life and give back something that’s more valuable than money.
When you invest with us, you can also invest in the future of others and have the potential to impact the lives of millions. That’s possible because of the distinct relationship with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which owns more than 40% of American Century Investments. Our dividend payments provide the ongoing financial support for the Institute’s work of uncovering the causes, treatments and prevention of life-threatening diseases, like cancer.
Together we can become a powerful force for good…it’s like nothing you’ve seen before from an investment management firm.
