Software Engineer Intern at Acorns

At Acorns we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming. We are innovators who make bold decisions and stay curious, inspiring one another to push past all previous thresholds of possibility. We are one team building a diverse community of team members, partners, and customers from all walks of life to foster creativity, challenge conventional thinking, and put the tools of wealth-making in everyone’s hands. Our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering step of micro-investing, and we accomplish this through our values of leading with heart, making bold decisions, always building trust, never stopping growing, and finding a way.

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join us for a 10-week internship. In this position you will develop innovative solutions that harness artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges while working alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects in web and backend development.

Key Responsibilities

• Familiarize yourself with our technologies, tools, and development processes with mentorship support while contributing to ongoing AI-powered tool projects.
• Collaborate with team members to complete assigned tasks, demonstrate proficiency in relevant programming languages, and identify areas for improvement in AI tools.
• Present your project in the engineering all-hands meeting, sharing insights, achievements, and lessons learned with the broader team.

Requirements

• Anticipated graduation date of December 2024 or June 2025.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as TypeScript, Kotlin, Python, Java, or Scala.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Experience with version control systems like Git is a plus.
• Passion and excitement for artificial intelligence, demonstrated through a genuine interest in the field.
• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback for continuous improvement.

Location

This role has the option to be remote within the United States or based in our Irvine, CA office.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $20.00/hour. We also offer flexible work hours, flexible work location, paid time off, wellness days with company-wide quarterly days off to rest and recharge, monthly community celebrations, events, panel discussions, and speakers, plus the opportunity to work with a talented and motivated team that cares deeply about our mission and customers.