Engineering Intern
Hybrid
Internship
#Technology
#JavaScript
#Git
#React
#REST APIs
#AWS
Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. The New York City-based fintech platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and nearly 1.5 Million active savers, with over $30 billion in assets saved across all 50 United States.
Vestwell offers a range of products, including workplace-delivered retirement plans, employer-offered student loan repayment benefits, and various savings accounts for education, emergencies, and individuals with disabilities.
Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers. To learn more, visit vestwell.com
Vestwell 2025 Internship Program
At Vestwell, our internship program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, resources, and hands-on training necessary to understand the value of our product and gain meaningful, real-world experience.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain exposure to all of Vestwell’s product service lines that power our retirement savings platform
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders from various teams across the organization
- Showcase your work through a comprehensive portfolio of your final project
- Receive ongoing mentorship and guidance through regular check-ins with your assigned manager and mentor
Program Details:
- The majority of Vestwell’s interns will be based in our NYC office, with additional opportunities in our King of Prussia and Austin offices. Interns located within commuting distance of these offices will be expected to follow our hybrid policy, working in the office 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday).
- This is a 10-week intensive program, running from June 2 to August 8, 2025.
About the team
Our team is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. We specialize in frontend component development, creating dynamic and scalable user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience. Our engineers, designers, and product managers work closely together in an agile environment, ensuring that each project is executed with precision and creativity.
We value continuous learning and mentorship, providing opportunities for growth through hands-on experience, peer collaboration, and professional development initiatives.
Who Are We Looking For?
As part of one of our dynamic technical squads, you will have the opportunity to harness your front-end development skills. Our culture encourages problem-solving, knowledge-sharing, and adaptability, empowering team members to contribute ideas and make a tangible impact.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and committed to shaping the future through innovation and teamwork. Whether developing new UI components, optimizing performance, or troubleshooting frontend challenges, our team thrives on delivering high-quality software while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Develop and Implement Features
- Assist in designing, coding, and testing new features or enhancements for our software applications, following best practices in software development.
- Collaborate in Agile Development
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews, working closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Debugging and Troubleshooting
- Identify, analyze, and resolve software bugs or performance issues, gaining hands-on experience with debugging tools and real-world problem-solving.
Requirements:
The Necessities:
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with a strong foundation in programming and software development.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Javascript and familiarity with version control systems like Git).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with an eagerness to work on real-world projects.
The Extras:
- Experience working with React applications
- Experience working with REST APIs
- Experience working with AWS
Vestwell’s Internship Program Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $30/hr for 30 hours per week, providing meaningful financial support while gaining valuable experience.
- Curated Learning & Development: Access tailored opportunities to enhance key skills, including time management, presentation, and industry-specific knowledge through 101 courses.
- Exclusive Vestwell Swag Package: Receive a personalized swag package to feel connected to the Vestwell team.
- Weekly Meals & Snacks: Enjoy in-office breakfast and lunch options each week, creating a collaborative and enjoyable work environment.
- Networking & Community Engagement: Participate in dedicated networking events and Employee Resource Group activities to build connections with fellow interns and employees.
- Performance-Based Bonus: Earn a performance bonus based on your contributions and program evaluation, recognizing your hard work and achievements.
- Portfolio Development: Showcase your skills and accomplishments by completing a final project that will enhance your professional portfolio.
- Potential for Full-Time Conversion: High-performing interns may have the opportunity to interview for full-time roles, with access to the full range of employee benefits (see below for details!).
OUR BENEFITS
We’re a growth stage startup with lots of exciting milestones ahead. We value health and wellness at Vestwell and in addition to a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee, we offer competitive health coverage and generous vacation offering. We have adopted a hybrid office policy, but all employees are welcome at our bright, comfortable office with many workspace options in midtown Manhattan so everyone has a setting that is the most productive for them. We provide our team with all the equipment they need (plus a few perks!) to work effectively remotely. Oh, and naturally we have a great 401(k) plan!
OUR PROCESS
It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1 - 2 conversations about Vestwell, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but the usual next steps are a skill or experience screen (e.g. a coding interview for an Engineer, a portfolio review for a Designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in-person interview panel after that if the screens go well. Before making an offer, our interview process concludes with a references check stage for your recruiter to meet with a current or former supervisor and peer. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.
For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from [email protected] any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
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