Software Engineer Intern Summer 2027

Software Engineer Intern [Summer 2027]
Location: Reno, NV

This is an application for students from the 2027 Cal Poly Career Fair. 

As a Ridgeline Software Engineer Intern, you’ll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, creative business applications in a fast-moving, progressive work environment. You’ll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle.  

Our 10-week paid internship will have you working alongside full time employees at our HQ in Reno, NV.  The dates of the internship are June  2027 - July  2027. Responsibilities include participating in the design, development, testing, and debugging of software components and products. 

The impact you'll have:

• Contribute business insight, design skills, and refine technical expertise in a hands on environment to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
• Impact a developing tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end services
• Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businesses
• Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
• Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

What we look for:

• Recently graduated or expected graduation by Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns
• Experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, Kotlin, or Python
• Working knowledge or expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with  databases such as PostgreSQL
• Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space
• Basic understanding of automated tests 
• Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• An aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Serious interest in having fun at work

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience building responsive Web interfaces using frameworks such as React and Redux
• Understanding of building back-end infrastructure using AWS offerings such as Aurora, ECS, and S3
• Experience with containerization using Docker
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Background in design, economics, or business 

About Ridgeline
Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry. 

Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.

With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company,” and by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.”

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

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