IT Engineer Intern (Early Careers Summer 2027)

Affirm; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stipends for tech setup

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Aff is a remote-first company offering a 12-16 week internship where projects are tailored to your skills. You will work with a mentor to spec and ship a project, then verify its production readiness and present results to the team.

Interns ship code, are paired with a dedicated mentor, and may attend events with other interns. Some onboarding and activities are planned across the organization, including virtual events and in-person opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python, C/C++ or Java.
• Frontend experience in WebApps/JavaScript/AngularJS/React.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with object oriented programming.
• Deployment and testing frameworks.
• API development/documentation.
• AWS or other PaaS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Interns are responsible for developing and shipping a project and verifying that it works in production.
• You will collaborate with your mentor and manager to spec a project that best contributes to your team.
• The role will ship code and monitor deployment of your work and is not isolated.
• Interns meet with a dedicated mentor regularly and receive feedback.
• Interns present their work to the entire engineering organization at the end of the internship.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

Web Apps/JavaScript

AngularJS/React

Object-oriented programming

APIs

AWS

Communication skills

Tools

Deployment frameworks

Testing frameworks

API development

AWS or other PaaS frameworks

Job description

At Aff, we exist for the moments that matter-giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

We are excited to meet and consider strong students for our 12-16 week internships. We are a dynamic organization that is happy to tailor projects to your skills, and we will work with you throughout the interview process to determine which team will be best for you.

What You'll Do

Interns are responsible for developing and shipping a project and verifying that it works in production. Because things are changing fast at Aff, we do not specify intern projects in advance, instead you will collaborate with your mentor and manager when you start to spec a project that will best contribute to your team.

• This role will ship code and monitor the deployment of your work. Our intern projects are not isolated or intended to be thrown away: your team will depend on your contributions!
• We pair interns with a dedicated mentor who will be by your side to give advice and ensure the success of your project. Expect to meet with them on a regular basis and receive feedback.
• There are opportunities to attend events with other interns and full-time Affirms! Past events have included virtual cooking classes, executive fireside chats, cable car trolley tours, and Giants games.
• Interns present their work to the entire engineering organization at the end of the internship.

What We Look For

• Passion and dedication to changing consumer banking for the better
• Experience with Python, C/C++ or Java
• Frontend experience in WebApps/JavaScript/AngularJS/React
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with object oriented programming
• Deployment and testing frameworks
• API development/documentation
• AWS or other PaaS frameworks

Compensation

Compensation is a set amount for the Intern role with no range. USA hourly base pay: $50.00 USA monthly base pay: $8,700 Remote-first with flexibility built in Aff is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Aff office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for you

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirms stock at a discount.

We're committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we're happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Aff considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.