Method Looking for Software Engineer – Summer Intern ’25 at Austin, TX Full Time

We built Method to propel the next decade of consumer finance. Method’s APIs are redefining financial connectivity with real-time read-write access to consumer liability accounts and bringing consumer finance one step closer to being autonomous.

We are built on the tenets of consumer permissioned data access to enable financial institutions to deliver the most competitive products and seamless experiences to the consumer. We have helped 4+ million users connect 30+ million liability accounts, credential-less, save millions in interest and fees and get access to billions of dollars in personalized loans. We have partnered with 60+ financial institutions – including Bilt Rewards, SoFi, PenFed, Figure, Happy Money and Aven – to deliver frictionless, personalized and engaging user experiences.

We’re a team of 30+ people spread across offices in Austin, Washington D.C., and New York City! We’re excited to continue the momentum working alongside our investors and advisors from Andreessen Horowitz, Emergence Capital, Y Combinator, Avra, and Ardent. To learn more about us, check out our blog!

The Role

We’re seeking a motivated Software Engineering Intern to join our Summer 2025 Internship program, focusing on full-stack development across our suite of products. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience building and optimizing the core components of our cutting-edge financial connectivity API. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to the development, improvement and maintenance of our systems.

Location & Start Date

This role will be on a hybrid work format based out of either our New York or Austin TX office.

The target start date for this internship is Mid May – Early June and the program will run 10-12 weeks depending on academic calendars.

Process

• Application Review
• If selected, 1-Hour Coding Assignment in Coderpad
• Recruiter Zoom (30min)
• 2-3 hour Final Round Virtual Interviews: 2 technicals and 1 behavioral.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and start inviting candidates to complete the first step starting the week of Feb 24.

What You’ll Do

Alongside existing team members:

• Build performant and scalable platforms and services powering Method’s innovative products
• Build delightful user experiences in React and power them with a reliable backend in Node
• Investigate and debug any issues using our monitoring & logging tools as well as create clear action items to resolve them
• Help maintain our high technical bar by participating in code reviews

What We’re Looking For

• 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, ideally JavaScript with React + Node
• 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.

The compensation for this role will be $55/hr.