Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027)

Persona•San Francisco, CA

9d•$195,000 - $208,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Persona is the configurable identity platform built for businesses in a digital-first world. Verifying individuals and organizations is harder — but more important — than ever, with AI enabling fraudsters to launch sophisticated accounts at scale and regulations evolving rapidly. We’ve built Persona to support practically every use case and industry — that’s why we’re able to serve a wide range of leading companies. For example, Reddit relies on Persona for age assurance and verification to comply with online safety regulations, protecting younger users while maintaining a seamless experience. Meanwhile, OpenAI relies on Persona to keep bad actors out, protecting one of the world’s most powerful AI platforms from large-scale abuse in a time when AI is reshaping the way we work and live. We’re growing rapidly and looking for exceptional people to join us! This is not your typical engineering internship. During your internship, you'll have opportunities for ownership that will significantly build your confidence as a software engineer. At one of the fastest-growing startups in technology, you'll ship code as early as your first week! You'll receive dedicated 1:1 mentorship, along with challenging technical assignments, novel product feature work, and many opportunities to stretch your technical skills unlike ever before. We’re building both a product and a technology, but doing whatever it takes isn’t always straightforward. This role will help show you how to build the correct systems for scale, while also building something that customers want.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in computer science, engineering, math, or related discipline with a strong CS background
Previous programming experience is a must
Proficiency in full-stack development
Previous experience with data modeling and schema design
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to execute projects and adhere to deadlines
Eager to discuss positive and negative feedback regarding large projects
Willing to be in-person in San Francisco and work out of our San Francisco office Tuesday - Thursdays (WFH option Mondays and Fridays)
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of specific languages or frameworks like Ruby/Rails, Typescript, React, Redux, Android, iOS, and Python

Responsibilities

Design foundational aspects of the identity platform
Work directly with customers to understand their pain points and build product features for them
Handle both first-time and long-time customers running a CSV data test at Super Bowl Sunday scale
Discuss the unique aspects of your projects with teams such as product, design, post-sales, and sales
Ensure your learnings from past projects are brought into future projects, helping you grow quickly as an engineer