Backend Engineer Intern — Build Scalable Systems

Rippling; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 (May/June - August/September) to contribute to robust, well‑designed products, implement updates, and solve real problems affecting the business and clients. You will gain experience similar to full‑time engineers with ownership, mentorship, and practical projects.

Join one of our many product or platform teams in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment where you’ll learn through hands-on work, participate in intern socials and talks

Qualifications

• Previous internship/Co‑op experience in software engineering utilizing Python.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field graduating after the internship’s completion.
• Excellent communication skills to work cross functionally and across departments.
• Solid programming skills with an emphasis on backend experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your software engineering experience to tackle important projects, solving problems, and developing quality code.
• Think critically and apply your knowledge to real world, complex problems
• Actively participate in team meetings to scope, drive, and progress your projects
• Learn about the business, our clients’ needs, and the impact of your team and related projects
• Attend Meet & Greets with various executives and teams to gain a holistic view of what it takes to run a company like Rippling
• Foster relationships with your intern cohort and teams through both exclusive internship social events and company/office‑wide events

Skills

Python

Backend development

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Rippling is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 (May/June - August/September) to contribute to robust, well‑designed products, implement updates, and solve real problems affecting the business and clients. You will gain experience similar to full‑time engineers with ownership, mentorship, and practical projects.

Join one of our many product or platform teams in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment where you’ll learn through hands-on work, participate in intern socials and talks