Software Engineer Intern Summer 2027

Ridgeline; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10-week paid internship

Job summary

Ridgeline is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Reno, NV. You will join our HQ and contribute to designing, developing, testing, and debugging software components as part of a 10-week paid internship from June to July 2027.

We're looking for students or recent grads in CS/CE/IS with a passion for front-end and back-end work, familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and languages like Java, Kotlin, Python, and JavaScript.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or expected graduation by Spring 2027 with CS/CE/IS degree.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns.
• Experience in Java, Kotlin, or Python.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Willingness to learn about new technologies while developing domain expertise.
• Basic understanding of automated tests.
• Ability to deliver short-term results with big-picture view.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Serious interest in having fun at work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute design and technical expertise to a collaborative team.
• Impact the tech stack with modern front-end frameworks and AWS back-end services.
• Create developer automation to enable scalable business applications.
• Think creatively, own problems, and communicate clearly.
• Join a learning-focused, transparent work environment.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Python

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

React

Redux

Data structures

Algorithms

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS

Job description

Software Engineer Intern [Summer 2027]
Location: Reno, NV

This is an application for students from the 2027 Cal Poly Career Fair.

As a Ridgeline Software Engineer Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, creative business applications in a fast-moving, progressive work environment. You'll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle.

Our 10-week paid internship will have you working alongside full time employees at our HQ in Reno, NV. The dates of the internship are June 2027 - July 2027. Responsibilities include participating in the design, development, testing, and debugging of software components and products.

The impact you'll have:

• Contribute business insight, design skills, and refine technical expertise in a hands on environment to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
• Impact a developing tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end services
• Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businesses
• Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
• Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

What we look for:

• Recently graduated or expected graduation by Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns
• Experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, Kotlin, or Python
• Working knowledge or expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL
• Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space
• Basic understanding of automated tests
• Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• An aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Serious interest in having fun at work

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience building responsive Web interfaces using frameworks such as React and Redux
• Understanding of building back-end infrastructure using AWS offerings such as Aurora, ECS, and S3
• Experience with containerization using Docker
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Background in design, economics, or business

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry.

Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.

With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to be recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators", by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company", and by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers".

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

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