Software Engineering Internship

8am is looking for talented, team-oriented, and motivated Software Development Interns for the summer of 2026 who enjoy a fast-paced environment and working on technically challenging projects.  At 8am, you will work side by side with our experienced Development Team contributing to active projects within development. Our developers work in an open, collaborative, team-oriented environment on everything from user-interface and backend, to database systems and micro services. Regardless of which components you touch, you will be involved in designing, coding, testing and deploying the software.  Our Development Team solves a variety of complex and challenging business problems with cutting-edge technology and are constantly innovating!

About us:

At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What you'll do:

• Must be earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university
• Very strong foundational knowledge in Object-Oriented Design Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, SQL, Operating Systems, and Software Engineering
• Desire to learn rapidly
• Familiar with Java, C++ and/or Python is a plus
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus
• Use of a Javascript framework (like ReactJS or Angular), or Ruby On Rails is a plus 
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.

Additional Information:
The base pay range for this position is $40/hour. The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ.  AffiniPay is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.

Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am:

At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach. 

Security advisory:

Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology.  As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices.  We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process.  All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person.  All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow-up.