Summer Intern 2027 - Software Development Engineer Intern

idmeuniversityrecruiting; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

ID.me is seeking a Software Development Engineer Intern to join our Mountain View engineering team. You’ll contribute to building user-facing features, APIs, and platform components under experienced engineers, delivering high-quality software for millions of users.

The role is based in Mountain View, CA, full-time during the 12-week program with onsite attendance. Start dates are May or June 2027; compensation is $60–$70 per hour, with potential housing stipend for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2028 or beyond.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, or Ruby).
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test software components under senior engineers.
• Contribute to API-first services used by internal/external teams.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Write clear, maintainable code and help troubleshoot issues.
• Learn best practices in security, testing, and observability.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Go

Python

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

RESTful APIs

Git

AWS

Job description

Company Overview

ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 152 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 45 state government agencies, and 70+ healthcare organizations. More than 600+ consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.

ID.me is a full-time, in-office culture. Unless a specific job description explicitly states otherwise, all roles are on-site five days per week at one of our offices in McLean, VA; Mountain View, CA; New York City, NY; or Tampa, FL. Certain roles - such as field-based sales or other remote-by-design positions - may have different work arrangements as noted in their individual postings.

At ID.me, we embrace the thoughtful use of AI tools in our daily work and there are even occasions where we leverage AI in our hiring process. However, during the interview process, we want to understand your individual skills and experiences. Therefore, we have guidelines on how AI can be appropriately used during your application and interviews which can be found here.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer Intern to join our growing engineering organization at ID.me. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work across a variety of product and platform teams. Whether it's building user-facing features, developing APIs, or strengthening the underlying platform, your work will directly impact millions of users. As an SDE Intern, you'll gain experience working with modern technologies and collaborating with experienced engineers to deliver high-quality solutions in line with this strategy.

This role is based out of our Mountain View, CA office, and requires full-time in-office attendance.

Example Intern Projects You Could Work On

• AI shopping concierge: a conversational AI chat widget for shop.id.me that answers member questions.
• AI Slack agent for Shop Ops: an LLM-driven Slack agent that turns natural-language requests into updates, replacing a manual process.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test software components under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
• Contribute to our platform's evolution by developing API-first services used by internal and external teams.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies to continuously grow your skills.
• Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Help troubleshoot issues in development and production environments.
• Learn best practices for software engineering, security, testing, and observability in a platform company, and collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to ship impactful features.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduating in 2028 or beyond
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Demonstrable proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, or Ruby), gained through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Strong understanding of basic computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and take feedback in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and client-server communication.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure through internships or schoolwork.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Interest in platform engineering, API design, or building developer tools.
• Exposure to applied AI/LLM development, such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, or function/tool-calling - from coursework, internships, hackathons, or personal projects.
• Clear communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• Intern Schedule: 12 weeks, 40 hours per week, onsite
• Competitive Compensation: $60/h-$70/h base hourly rate
• Start dates for this internship are May & June of 2027
• ID.me may provide a housing stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Intern Program.

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship and regular interaction with an experienced technology team
• Weekly Engineering Onboarding Sessions to gain knowledge and exposure across various teams and product lines
• Practical exper