Software Engineering Intern
About The Position
Our Product & Technology organization operates in small, mission-focused agile teams responsible for building and maintaining Paylocity’s cloud-based platform. Software Engineers at Paylocity typically operate as full stack developers, contributing across frontend user interfaces, backend services, and APIs. Engineers are involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement. As an intern, you will contribute to well-scoped development work, learn modern engineering practices, and gain exposure to how high-quality software is built and delivered at scale. With mentorship and guidance, you will write production-quality code and collaborate closely with your team to deliver real outcomes. This internship is designed to prepare interns for future full-time opportunities at Paylocity. High-performing interns may be considered for conversion into an Associate Software Engineer role upon graduation, based on performance, business needs, and available headcount.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with a graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
- Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals
- Experience with at least one programming language used in modern web or service-based applications (e.g., C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar)
- Understanding of basic software development principles and object-oriented design
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Excellent command of the English language, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English in a professional, technical environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship, co-op, or meaningful academic project experience
- Exposure to automated testing frameworks
- Familiarity with agile software development practices
- Experience working with modern web or cloud-based applications
- Exposure to full stack development concepts, including frontend frameworks, backend services, or API-driven architectures
- Exposure to AI or machine learning concepts through coursework, projects, or practical experimentation (e.g., using AI-assisted development tools, building small models, or integrating AI APIs)
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and modify software across frontend, backend and service layers within defined scope and timelines
- Contribute to user-facing features, APIs, and supporting services under guidance from senior engineers
- Write clean, well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices
- Work closely with product and design partners to understand requirements and tradeoffs
- Collaborate with Software Test Engineers to ensure features are tested and production-ready
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
- Implement and maintain automated tests for assigned features
- Debug issues and contribute to root cause analysis and problem resolution
- Participate actively in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Document technical decisions and solutions clearly
- Learn from experienced engineers and leaders
Benefits
- Award-winning training
- One-on-one coaching
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Career Level
Intern
