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Application Engineer - Intern

CompanyWaystar
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the development, testing, and optimization of Waystar's healthcare applications. Collaborate with experienced engineers using agile workflows and contribute to real-world projects.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
12
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Patientco is a payment technology company headquartered in Atlanta, GA founded specifically to re-think the healthcare payment experience. We bring world-class payment infrastructure together with intuitive consumer payment tools informed by analytics to create a superior billing experience to deliver more payments to Health Systems.
About the Role

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Waystar is seeking a tech-savvy, solution-oriented Application Engineering Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program. This opportunity is perfect for students who are passionate about software development, problem-solving, and building tools that make a real impact in the healthcare technology space. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Application Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to support the development, testing, and optimization of Waystar’s applications. 

What You’ll Gain: 

  • Hands-on experience with application development and engineering best practices 

  • Exposure to agile workflows, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration 

  • Opportunities to contribute to real projects that support Waystar’s mission 

  • Mentorship from experienced engineers and insight into the healthcare tech landscape

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Program Timeline

The interview process for Summer 2026 internships will begin in January 2026, with offers expected to be extended in March. Interns will officially onboard in May, aligning with the start of the summer program.

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers.  We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.  

WAYSTAR PERKS

  • Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
  • Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
  • We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
  • Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Skills
Software DevelopmentApplication EngineeringProblem SolvingAgile WorkflowsCode ReviewsCross-functional CollaborationApplication TestingApplication Optimization
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyEngineeringHealthcare
Benefits
Base SalaryBonusMedical PlansHealth Saving Account Company MatchPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveEducation AssistanceFree LinkedIn Learning AccessMental Health ProgramsFamily Planning ProgramsAdoption AssistanceFertility Support401(K) Program With Company MatchPet InsuranceEmployee Resource Groups