Backend Software Engineer Intern - C#, Cloud Security & AI (Undergraduate)

WEX; Maine; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WEX seeks a Software Engineer Intern to work with engineers and product managers on distributed systems, focusing on backend components and AI agent experimentation in the cloud.

You will gain real-world experience with AI-driven development, cloud security, and modern DevOps practices while joining a 13-week paid internship across the U.S. with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/ML or related field
• Will have completed at least sophomore year at start
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET with OOP fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and PMs on distributed systems challenges
• Build backend components and services in C#/.NET
• Experiment with AI agents in the cloud and related tooling

Skills

C#

.NET

OOP principles

AWS

Docker

GitHub CI/CD

Python scripting

AI experimentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Sophomore year completion by internship start

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Job description

WEX is a global commerce platform that has been simplifying the way businesses operate for over 40 years. Our purpose is simple: to reduce administrative burdens, streamline payments, and manage mobility. With a team of over 7,200 professionals across 16 countries.

Our specialties are employee benefits, business payments, and fleet/mobility solutions. We support more than 20 million SaaS accounts, 8 million Health Savings Accounts, and 19+ million vehicles worldwide. We're a growing company with a history of innovation and a focus on our customers, making this a great place to grow your career.

The WEX Summer Internship Program: Learn, Lead, and Make an Impact

Our 13-week paid internship program, running from late May to mid-August, is a chance for you to gain real-world experience and develop your skills. Recruiting begins in September and continues through November at our various locations across the U.S.

You won't just be a bystander; you'll work on impactful projects and contribute to WEX’s mission. We provide mentorship, professional development, and weekly learning experiences to help you build confidence and leadership skills. High-performing interns may even get the chance to lead their own initiatives.

We offer remote, hybrid, and onsite options for flexibility, and our goal is to bring top interns back full-time or offer them extended roles during the school year.

Imagine starting your career with a company that’s building what's next. Your future starts here.

About the Team/Role: As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work alongside engineers and Product Managers to tackle complex distributed systems challenges. In an evolving tech stack driven by AI-assisted and spec-driven development, you will focus on core software engineering principles, building backend components, and experimenting with AI agents in the cloud.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Engineered Backend Solutions: Write clean, scalable code using C# / .NET based on strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Implement Cloud Security: Integrate secure authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, JWT, Passkeys) into application workflows.
• Cloud & DevOps Workflows: Containerize applications using Docker and manage automated CI/CD pipelines on AWS using GitHub.
• Innovate with AI: Collaborate with senior engineers to explore, build, and integrate skill-based AI agents and productivity scripting.

Experience You'll Bring

• Educational Foundation: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or related field and will have completed at least your Sophomore year of school at the start of the internship.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and Object-Oriented design fundamentals.
• Foundational understanding of identity and security protocols (OAuth, OIDC, JWT, or Passkeys).
• Hands-on exposure to AWS, Docker containerization, and GitHub CI/CD workflows.
• Experience or interest in building AI skill-based agents, along with basic Python scripting skills, is a plus.

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.

Pay Range: $27.00 - $35.00