Backend Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Rippling; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Software Engineer Intern with a backend focus for Summer 2027. You will join one of our engineering teams to develop robust, well-designed backend services, own features end-to-end, and solve real problems that impact customers.

During the 13-week program you’ll have a dedicated mentor, participate in intern socials and talks with leaders, and gain the experience of full-time engineers while working on meaningful projects in Seattle.

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

Backend experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master\u2019s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Software Engineer Intern with a backend focus for Summer 2027. You will join one of our engineering teams to develop robust, well-designed backend services, own features end-to-end, and solve real problems that impact customers.

During the 13-week program you’ll have a dedicated mentor, participate in intern socials and talks with leaders, and gain the experience of full-time engineers while working on meaningful projects in Seattle.