Description:

Are you ready to spend your summer as part of something special? Imagine working with a Fortune 200 company whose reputation for excellence opens the door to endless opportunities. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), we offer the chance to work with the best teams on innovative projects in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our employees build long-lasting, rewarding careers and make a real difference in the community. GPC was just awarded one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families by Newsweek.

About the Program:

Our 11-week summer internship program will be held in-person at our Atlanta headquarters, conveniently located near Windy Hill and I-75. The program runs from May to August 2025. As a technology intern, you will help solve complex business problems by leveraging technology and building scalable software platforms. Interns can express their preferences for areas of interest and are assigned to teams based on prior experience, HackerRank coding assessments, and interviews.

Engineering Core Areas: 

• Software Engineering: Design and build large-scale software solutions using modern technologies to drive business value. Knowledge of front-end and back-end development, as well as exposure to AI, is essential. 

• Site Reliability Engineering: Ensure application reliability and performance through software development projects. Responsibilities include code-level troubleshooting, maintaining cutting-edge services, and building automation infrastructure. 

Experience in the following tools will be helpful: 

• Java/Open JDK (Installed/Managed via Home Brew) 

• Python (Installed/Managed via Homebrew. Needs to include Pyenv/Pip3) 

• Google Cloud SDK 

• Visual Studio Code 

• IntelliJ IDEA 

• Confluence & Jira 

• Github 

• VertexAI 

The projects will be challenging and to help our interns be successful, we are seeking top talent which includes: 

• Rising juniors and seniors (as of summer 2025) enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on computer science, software development, or related technology fields. 

• Experience in application development, distributed systems, machine learning, natural language processing, or AI. 

• Demonstrated passion for learning and applying modern technology tools to create innovative solutions. 
• Preference will be given to applicants with a GPA of at least 3.6 as well as to those attending universities with highly rated Technology programs.

What our interns can expect: 

• Gain valuable experience and advance your technical skills while working for an iconic Atlanta-based Fortune 200 company. 
• Network with highly respected Technology leaders (our CIDO and Technology VP’s meet regularly with the interns and attend presentations).  These connections can prove invaluable in the job market.

• We have a highly collaborative work environment, and teammates participating in the intern program are onsite fulltime Monday through Friday.
• We include some fun company-sponsored events, like attending a Braves game, to help make the summer fun.   

• Explore GPC’s rich history through field trips to various locations, including distribution centers and retail operations. 

• Earn bragging rights, prizes, and opportunities to showcase your tech skills and learn more about a career in technology. 

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.