IT Engineer Intern

Who you are

• 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

What the job involves

• Interns are responsible for developing and shipping a project and verifying that it works in production
• Because things are changing fast at Affirm, 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 Affirmers!
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth