Software Engineering (Intern)

Job Description

About Acorns:

Acorns is a financial wellness app that assists individuals and families in saving and investing for the long term. Founded in 2014, it has expanded globally, offering various products catering to children, teenagers, adults, and parents. Recognized as one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns boasts over 14 million users and has facilitated over $25 billion in savings and investments, often leveraging spare change and small amounts. Their mission is to champion the financial well-being of aspiring individuals, starting with the empowering act of micro-investing. They are a remote-first organization with an optional office space in Irvine, CA.

Software Engineering (Intern) Job Description:

Acorns is seeking current college Juniors (graduating in 2026) for 10-week Spring/Summer 2025 software engineering internships across Android, Backend, iOS, and Web disciplines. Interns will work full-time and be integrated into teams as full employees, receiving real-world experience and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions and introduce new ideas, technologies, and methodologies.
• Write high-quality code using various programming languages (Java, Scala, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, Typescript, or Javascript).
• Produce thorough design and development documentation.
• Translate high-level business requirements into services and data models.
• Architect and build new components in a performant and scalable manner.
• Collaborate with product and other engineering teams (mobile, frontend, QA).
• Contribute to building reliable and cohesive financial products.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Junior standing (graduating in 2026).
• Full-time availability for 10 weeks starting in June 2025.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Scala, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, Typescript, or Javascript).
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Passion, drive, and ability to thrive in a startup environment.
• Commitment to delivering impactful products.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Belief that work is connected to life’s mission.
• Optimism about societal change.

Specific Team Focus Areas:

• Android: Native app development using Kotlin, collaborating with designers and product managers.
• Backend: Building scalable and secure backend services for millions of users.
• iOS: Native app development using Swift, working closely with product and design teams.
• Web: Developing web applications using React and Typescript, collaborating with mobile and backend teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage ($25.00/hour at commencement).
• Flexible work hours and location (remote within the US or Irvine, CA office).
• Supportive and motivated team.
• Formal mentorship program.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work addressing societal challenges. Note: hourly rate is subject to change. Work sponsorship is not available.