Plaid Software Engineering Intern Summer 2026
@ RippleMatch Opportunities

New York, New York, United States
$80,000
On Site
Internship
Posted 23 hours ago

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About Plaid Software Engineering Intern Summer 2026

This role is with Plaid. Plaid uses RippleMatch to find top talent. Plaid empowers financial transformation by building tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create innovative financial products.

Responsibilities

You will be fully embedded within an engineering team. Responsibilities include:

  • Contribute meaningfully from day one
  • Own a starter project followed by a capstone project
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teammates
  • Participate in intern-specific onboarding and programming sessions

Qualifications

Candidates must be currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Math, Statistics, or a related field. Expected graduation date is Winter 2026 or Spring 2027. Applicants should demonstrate project experience, have a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, and proficiency in at least one programming language.

Technical Environment

The team works with decoupled services, distributed systems, and various programming languages including Go, TypeScript, and Python, selecting the right tool for the job.

Inclusivity & Equal Opportunity

Plaid is committed to building a diverse team. Applicants with varied experiences are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the recruiting process; please contact accommodations@plaid.com for assistance.

Key skills/competency

Software Engineering, Intern, Go, TypeScript, Python, Distributed, API, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Cross-functional

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How to Get Hired at RippleMatch Opportunities

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Plaid's culture: Review mission, values, and recent projects.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant project experiences and skills.
  • Practice coding challenges: Prepare for technical interviews and tests.
  • Showcase your projects: Present copies of impactful work and coursework.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Go programming basics.
Practice API integration scenarios.
Study distributed system architectures.
Work on coding challenge platforms.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging team project.
How do you handle ambiguity?
Explain a time you took ownership.
Describe a conflict resolution experience.

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