Affirm
IT Engineer Intern (Early Careers Summer 2027)
San Francisco, California, United States · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- As an intern at Affirm, you will be a contributing member of our outstanding engineering team, and as such you will work on meaningful projects and frequently ship code.
- 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!
Responsibilities
- Interns are responsible for developing and shipping a project and verifying that it works in production.
- If you need support, we're happy to help.
- Own a piece of what you build:
Requirements
- Experience with Python, C/C++ or Java
- Experience with object oriented programming
- For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
- Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.
Compensation
- Compensation is a set amount for the Intern role with no range.
Benefits
- Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility.
- Health coverage at no cost:
- Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
- Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
Company info
- At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter-giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
- 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.
- 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 listing is sourced directly from Affirm's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.