As the largest mover of truckload freight in the world with 19 million shipments annually, C.H. Robinson builds resilient supply chains through science and technology. Never heard of us? Our customers have relied on our supply chain expertise for over 120 years, but they’ve never needed us more. That’s because global markets face historically tight capacity constraints, volatility and pandemic-related disruption, along with one off situations like extreme weather conditions. As a key factor in easing this congestion, we need global scale marketplace tech. Come join our team as a software engineer intern who raise the bar; those who combine technical excellence with curiosity, business acumen, and the ability to create solutions that truly make an impact. If you have curiosity about the business and own the outcome from idea to user delight, let's talk.
From day one of your 2027 summer internship you will have hands-on, meaningful responsibilities that will challenge you and require out-of-the-box thinking. Using your ingenuity and creativity, you will work with your team to build and enhance custom, proprietary systems impacting thousands of users around the world. Are you ready for the challenge? We will maximize your learning opportunities by pairing you with an experienced engineer who is passionate about providing feedback and guidance, while allowing you to grow your skills and deliver real business value. The training and hands-on experience you gain through the program will give you the confidence and experience you need to advance your career. If you are someone who is not only comfortable using modern AI development tools, but is genuinely curious about how to build reliable, production-grade automation and autonomous agents in an enterprise environment, let’s talk!
This role can be based only in MN, IL or Kansas City
At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site four days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work one day a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.
Opportunity:
- Work with teams that build and support the technology solutions driving our business
- Develop solutions for a platform built to handle sudden shifts in the logistics market and a diverse range of customer needs
- Learn from an experienced engineer who will train you on our systems, explain our business, and introduce you to leaders throughout the organization
- Leverage multiple technologies to build full stack applications that include RESTful web services and responsive UIs using Continuous Integration and a Continuous Deployment pipeline. Our technologies include, but aren’t limited to the following: Frontend interfaces in HTML/CSS/SASS, JavaScript, and React/Redux; Backend services in C#.NET Web.API; SQL Server databases; and Jenkins and Github for CI/CD.
Required Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of software and application design, and development and project management principles
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related area
Preferred Qualifications:
- Innovative problem-solving skills, with passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business problems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Growth mindset, open to giving and receiving feedback
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Team-first mentality and ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic workplace
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$15 - $30 per hour
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE\Disabled\Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Three medical plans which include
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page
Skills Required
- Solid understanding of software and application design, development, and project management principles
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related area
- Innovative problem-solving skills and passion for using technology to solve complex business problems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Growth mindset and openness to giving and receiving feedback
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic workplace
C.H. Robinson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about C.H. Robinson and has not been reviewed or approved by C.H. Robinson.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health coverage is offered alongside FSAs and employer HSA contributions. Feedback suggests health coverage is often viewed as strong and supportive of wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan strengthen long-term financial security. Additional offerings like performance bonuses and charitable matching further bolster the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and role-based FTO/PTO structures provide multiple avenues for rest and flexibility. Feedback suggests generous PTO and work-from-home options are valued by many employees.
C.H. Robinson Insights
What We Do
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With nearly $21 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multi-modal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 105,000 customers and 73,000 contract carriers. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees.
