Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) (Fintech)

Location: United States; remote-first within the country of employment. Some roles may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and all new hires attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Salary: $55.00 per hour; the posting also lists a USA monthly base pay of $9,500.

Company

Affirm provides a transparent consumer finance platform that enables customers to pay over time without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Develop and ship a meaningful engineering project during a 12–16 week internship.
• Collaborate with a mentor and manager to define a project that contributes to the team.
• Deploy completed work to production and monitor its performance.
• Build software such as data-processing pipelines, testing frameworks, financial platform components, or other team-specific systems.
• Present the completed project to the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Experience with Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Frontend experience with web applications, JavaScript, AngularJS, or React.
• Experience with object-oriented programming, deployment, and testing frameworks.
• Experience with API development and documentation.
• Experience with AWS or other PaaS frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and an interest in improving consumer banking.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated mentorship with regular guidance and feedback.
• Opportunities to participate in intern and company events.
• Health coverage with premiums fully covered for employees and dependents.
• Monthly technology and health-and-wellness stipends.
• Flexible time off, generous holiday calendars, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Hiring process

• The interview process helps determine the team and project that best match the candidate’s skills.
• Inclusive interview accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities.