Software Engineer Intern - Backend Focused - Winter 2027

Engineering

Rippling’s Engineering team spans across all different types of work, from product development to platform enhancement. Our various product teams handle both directly user-facing products and interfaces for other engineering teams. Challenges range from building for usability to scaling for massive growth, and cover a wide array of engineering requirements.

Our platform engineering teams provide a layer of abstractions for every product team to build quickly and scale effortlessly. This enables Rippling to operate as a startup of startups. These teams are responsible for building the foundational software that powers the Rippling platform.

About the role

We are seeking an Engineering Intern to join one of our many teams in Winter 2027 (Middle of January-April) to develop robust, well-designed products, implement new updates and features, and solve complex problems that affect our business and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Tackle important projects, solving problems, and developing quality code
• Think critically and apply knowledge to real-world, complex problems
• Participate in team meetings to scope, drive, and progress projects
• Learn about the business, our clients' needs, and the impact of your team and related projects
• Attend Meet & Greets with various executives and teams to gain a holistic view of what it takes to run a company like Rippling
• Foster relationships with your intern cohort and teams through both exclusive internship social events and company/office-wide events

Requirements

• Previous internship/Co-op experience in software engineering utilizing Python
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science or in a related field graduating after the internship's completion
• Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally and across departments
• Solid programming skills with an emphasis on backend experience and knowledge
• Ability to adapt and ask action-oriented questions to progress
• Passion and drive to constantly learn and develop your engineering skills

Qualifications

• Previous internship/Co-op experience in software engineering utilizing Python
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science or in a related field graduating after the internship's completion
• Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally and across departments
• Solid programming skills with an emphasis on backend experience and knowledge
• Ability to adapt and ask action-oriented questions to progress
• Passion and drive to constantly learn and develop your engineering skills

Benefits

We provide our interns exciting and innovative projects to work on that allow them to see the fruition of their work. During your 13 weeks at Rippling, we will provide all of the tools needed to be successful. Your dedicated mentor and manager will provide support for your learning and development throughout your time with us. You will join your fellow interns in a variety of socials, talks with Rippling leaders, and more!

Pay

Details TBA

Schedule

Winter 2027 (Middle of January-April)

Additional Information

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.