Summer 2026 Backend Engineering Intern

Company Overview

Job Overview

This position is for students currently enrolled in a degree program. To qualify, applicants must be returning to their academic institution at the end of Summer 2026, with a graduation date of December 2026 and beyond. If you do not meet these criteria, we invite you to explore other opportunities available on our careers website.

At Intuit, we believe in the power of early talent. Our internship and co-op program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that impact millions. We get up every morning with our hearts beating fast, driven by the knowledge that we're transforming the world of consumer and small business finance. It’s why our products continue to resonate with 50 million consumers around the globe.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll help build solutions that transform how millions of consumers and small businesses manage their finances across cloud, platform, mobile, and SaaS environments. We’re cultivating a culture that values innovators, risk-takers, and imaginative thinkers, and we embrace experimentation and rapid prototyping to turn ideas into real impact. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with peers and mentors, gain hands-on experience applying best practices in software development, and build the skills to launch a rewarding career in tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications and systems.
• Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Participate in debugging and resolving software defects.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of software

Qualifications

• Experience developing web applications using server-side languages, such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and ability to work with API integrations
• Experience with server frameworks such as Express, Spring MVC or Django
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and fundamental programming concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle
• A "self-starter" attitude with the ability to take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a history of successfully delivering on assigned tasks.
• Desire to learn and grow within a technical environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, tools and concepts
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• A graduation date at least 4 months after the end of the internship
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the duration of the internship
• Ability to work onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week in one of the following Intuit locations: Mountain View, San Diego, New York, or Atlanta

About Intuit, Inc.

Join our mission to power prosperity around the world. Intuit has been revolutionizing the financial industry since the company was founded over 40 years ago. Through innovations in our evolving suite of products including TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, we help consumers, small business owners, and the self-employed achieve their financial goals. From uncovering data patterns for how wealth is created to designing conversational interfaces that deliver personalized experiences, we’re using AI, ML, and Intuit’s unrivaled set of data to help millions reach financial freedom.

At Intuit, diversity and inclusion isn't just something we do -- it's part of who we are. Our culture has earned us a spot on “Best Companies to Work For” lists year after year. When our workforce composition reflects our customers and communities, we believe we can develop deeper customer empathy, accelerating innovation to solve the biggest problems our customers face.

We’re dedicated to living our mission of powering prosperity, not just through our products, but through our social impact initiatives. Through Intuit’s Prosperity Hubs, we’re bringing new jobs, teaching new skills, and supporting small businesses in distressed communities to help local economies rebuild and thrive.Learn more about our Intern, Co-op, and full-time opportunities: https://www.intuit.com/careers/programs/internships/

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:

The pay range for this position is $35.50 - $66.10 USD, and varies based on education and location.