About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join one of our engineering teams for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in either our New York or San Francisco office. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Join an engineering team and contribute to our systems from your first day.
- Complete a starter project over your first few weeks.
- Build a capstone project that ships to production by the end of your internship.
- Work with engineers and cross-functional teammates to build products.
- Use AI-assisted development tools in your daily workflow.
- Join intern-specific onboarding and regular programming events.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Math, or Statistics.
- An expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Experience building projects through coursework, independent work, or previous internships.
- A strong grasp of computer science fundamentals and proficiency in at least one programming language.
- A product-oriented mindset and an interest in solving real-world problems.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to work across the full stack.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, NY or San Francisco, CA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Plaid
Plaid operates a data network that connects financial accounts to various applications and services. The company works with thousands of businesses, including major banks and financial service providers. It maintains coverage for over 12,000 institutions across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Founded in 2013, the firm is based in San Francisco and employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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