About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern, you will join a 10-week summer program designed to help you build software and contribute to real-world technology projects. You will work within an Agile scrum team, gaining insight into how products are designed, developed, tested, and delivered in a global enterprise environment. This role focuses on building reliable, secure applications that support our customers and colleagues.
What you'll do#
- Apply new technologies to solve business challenges.
- Develop, test, and improve software applications as part of an Agile team.
- Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
- Create unit tests with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Explore AI-powered developer tools, automation, and machine learning concepts.
- Build software that is secure and scalable.
- Partner with Product Managers, Senior Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Architects to define requirements and prioritize features.
- Gain experience across the technology stack, including APIs, microservices, mobile, cloud platforms, and data-driven solutions.
- Participate in social events, community service, and learning sessions with fellow interns.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, or Kotlin through coursework, projects, or other activities.
- A foundational understanding of computer science concepts like data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Interest in building applications across web, mobile, backend, or cloud environments.
- Familiarity with software development practices including version control, testing, and Agile workflows.
- Curiosity regarding artificial intelligence, machine learning, and intelligent automation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to learn quickly in a diverse environment.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Note: Employment eligibility in the United States is required as visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: This role offers on-site, hybrid, or remote options depending on business needs.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About American Express
American Express is a globally integrated payments company that provides products, insights, and experiences to customers and businesses. Founded in 1850, the firm maintains its headquarters in New York. It employs over 99,000 people and operates as a public company. Its core operations include network services, merchant services, corporate cards, and business travel.
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