Software Engineer Intern

Upbound Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group, headquartered in Plano, Texas, offers a Summer Intern Program for 2027. The Software Engineer intern will participate in the full software development lifecycle and gain hands-on experience through structured training and projects during the ten-week, in-office program.

The internship is paid at $22.00 per hour, requires pursuing a Computer Science major with graduation between May 2027 and December 2028, and eligibility to work in the U.S. No immigration sponsorship is provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Computer Science major with expected graduation between May 2027 and December 2028.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in the home office in Plano, TX Monday through Friday.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. with no immigration sponsorship for this program.

Responsibilities

• The Software Engineer intern will assist the team with a variety of software engineering processes and will have exposure to the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written English

Education

Pursuing a Computer Science Major

Job description

Job Description

Upbound Group Summer 2027 Internship – Software Engineer

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Summer Intern Program

Upbound Group’s 2027 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture.

Program Dates

The ten-week program will run from May 25 through July 30, 2027, and is an in-office experience at our company headquarters in Plano, Texas.

The Role

The Software Engineer will assist the team with a variety software engineering processes and will have direct exposure to full software development lifecycle.

Compensation

Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

$22.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Computer Science Major, with an expected graduation between May 2027 and December 2028
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in our home office in Plano, TX Monday through Friday
• To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, Upbound Group will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT.)

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race (the definition of race also includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and braids, locks, and twists), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity, transgender, and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.