Backend Engineer Intern — Real Projects & Mentorship

Rippling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking ambitious engineering interns for Summer 2027 to work on robust, well‑designed products, implement updates, and tackle real‑world problems across teams. You will contribute to projects that impact our business and clients, while learning best practices from experienced engineers.

You will gain mentorship, ownership, and hands‑on experience in a fast‑moving environment, with a clear path to broaden skills, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and participate in engaging

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 in 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.
• Ability to adapt and ask action‑oriented questions to progress.
• Passion and drive to constantly learn and develop your engineering skills.

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 programming

Backend development

Communication skills

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Rippling is seeking ambitious engineering interns for Summer 2027 to work on robust, well‑designed products, implement updates, and tackle real‑world problems across teams. You will contribute to projects that impact our business and clients, while learning best practices from experienced engineers.

You will gain mentorship, ownership, and hands‑on experience in a fast‑moving environment, with a clear path to broaden skills, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and participate in engaging