Who We Are
Imprint is building a next-generation co-branded credit card company to serve America’s great brands. Some of our partners include H-E-B, Turkish Airlines, Brooks Brothers, and Eddie Bauer. Imprint is backed by Kleiner Perkins, Thrive Capital, and Affirm. We are focused on building a brilliant team who want to change payments and who embody Imprint’s Operating Principles.
The Role
We’re seeking a motivated Software Engineering Intern to join our Summer 2025 Internship program, focusing on backend systems and our ledger infrastructure. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience building and optimizing the core components of our cutting-edge payment platform. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to the scalability, reliability, and performance of our backend systems.
Location
This role will be a hybrid work format, with time split between working remotely and working onsite from our New York HQ, 2-3 days a week as required by your manager.
What You’ll Do
- Ledger Development: Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining backend systems that power our ledger platform.
- API Development: Build and enhance APIs that enable seamless data flow between our platform and partners.
- Data Integrity: Work on ensuring the accuracy, security, and reliability of financial transactions in the ledger system.
- Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure high availability and scalability of backend services.
- Collaboration: Partner with the Engineering and Product teams to align on technical requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Debug and Monitor: Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and improving backend processes for enhanced system performance.
What We’re Looking For
- Incoming College Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students graduating in 2025-2026.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience or coursework in backend development, including working with databases and server-side programming.
- Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js (Python preferred).
- Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and cloud technologies is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- A passion for building reliable and scalable systems.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience developing backend systems for a fast-paced, innovative fintech company.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers to grow your technical expertise.
- Exposure to real-world challenges in building and scaling financial infrastructure.
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects that directly support our mission.
- A chance to collaborate with a team passionate about technology and innovation.
Imprint is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Imprint is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Imprint welcomes talented individuals from all backgrounds who want to build the future of payments and rewards. If you are passionate about FinTech and eager to grow, let’s move the world forward, together.
