Software Engineer - Intern - Payments & Wallets

Gen Digital Inc. • Mountain View, CA

1d • $72,800 - $72,800 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for an intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-impact technology environment, specifically within cybersecurity. The role focuses on improving backend services, enhancing APIs, and contributing to a mission-driven fintech platform. Interns will work with experienced engineers, learn about modern backend stacks, scalable system architecture, microservices, and agile development practices.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong foundation in Java.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and system communication.
• Experience using SQL or NoSQL databases to store and query data.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Strong communication skills.
• Quick learner.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Curious, motivated, and excited to grow as a backend engineer.

Nice To Haves

• Explored (or eager to learn) frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA.
• Familiarity with tools like IntelliJ IDEA, GitHub.
• Optional familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Improve consistency and quality across backend services.
• Enhance RESTful APIs and maintain API documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and PMs to apply best practices.
• Integrate tools, expand tests, and update documentation.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable Java code.
• Join code reviews, stand-ups, and sprint ceremonies.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced backend engineers.
• Practical experience working in a modern backend stack.
• Insight into scalable system architecture, microservices, and deployment.
• Opportunities to learn agile practices and development workflows.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven fintech platform.
• Competitive pay ($35/hour).
• Flexible working options.
• Time off.
• Well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree