Software Engineer Intern

Branch International; India; On-site; INR 167,000 - 335,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Collaborative culture

Flat company structure

Offer potential based on performance

Job summary

Branch International in India is seeking a software engineering intern to contribute to our AI-powered lending platform. You will work with a team of engineers to design, code, and ship features that serve millions of customers while learning modern backend practices.

Ideal candidates have backend experience, CS fundamentals, and a proactive mindset. You will collaborate across teams, gain hands-on experience with distributed systems, and possibly receive a full-time offer based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience building backend systems with real users or open source projects.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Unix and common command-line utilities.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Kotlin.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
• Excited to work in a distributed global team.

Responsibilities

• Build functionality for existing and new product lines (Credit, Payments, KYC, Data Platforms).
• Integrate with third-party systems including payment providers and identity services.

Skills

Backend development

Unix/Linux

Python

Java

Kotlin

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Branch is a leading AI-powered lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data and machine learning to expand financial access for millions of people traditionally excluded from the formal financial system. Founded by the former CEO of Kiva.org and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC, Branch combines mission-driven impact with world-class technology and scale.

In India, Branch operates as a regulated digital lending institution and Middle Layer NBFC, building trusted and accessible financial products for millions of customers across the country. Our 250+ member India team is growing rapidly and works across technology, data science, risk, product, and operations to solve high-impact problems at scale.

Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025, Branch offers the opportunity to build meaningful careers while shaping the future of inclusive fintech in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.

Job Overview

As a company, we are passionate about our customers, fearless in the face of barriers, and driven by data. As an engineering team, we value bottom-up innovation and decentralized decision-making: We believe the best ideas can come from anyone in the company, and we are working hard to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to propose solutions to the challenges we face. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-moving, innovative, and customer-focused setting.

About the Role

As a software engineering intern, you will work closely with experienced engineers at Branch and make significant contributions to our products and code base for 4-6 months. You will brainstorm, design, code, debug, and ship features serving our millions of customers while picking up skills necessary for your career.

Responsibilities

• Build out functionality for existing and new product lines and platforms such as Credit, Payments, KYC, Data Platforms, etc.
• Integrate with various third-party systems, including payment systems, identity providers, and messaging platforms.

Qualifications

• Have some experience building Backend that are more than just toy projects. Applications that have real users or an open source project would be a great plus.
• You have a solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, distributed systems, data storage.
• Know your way through various flavors of Unix and commonly used command line utilities.
• Proficiency with at least one mainstream language like Python, Ruby, Java, Kotlin, etc.
• You are highly entrepreneurial. You take the initiative to solve problems before they arise. You’ve started and/or contributed to projects you’re passionate about.
• You are a great collaborator and communicator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions.
• You are excited by the prospect of working in a distributed team and company, working with teammates from all over the world, and learning.

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive stipend as compensation
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• A job offer depending on your performance during the internship

Read our Engineering Blog to learn about our technology, culture, and engineering practices: https://crafted.branch.co/

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We’re looking for more than just qualifications -- so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria.