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Backend Engineer - AI

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

Nice to have Prior internships in AI, backend, or infrastructure engineering Previously been one of the first 10 hires at startup Personal projects that show initiative, creativity, and independent ...

OpenAI

Backend Software Engineer (Evals)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$230K - $385K/yr

From customer operations to engineering, we develop an ecosystem of automation products that ... excluding internships) * Proficiency in backend technologies. Our tech stack includes Python ...

Miratech

Senior Java Backend Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$115K - $150K/yr

Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders. * Troubleshoot production issues ... internship opportunities. * Global impact : collaborate on impactful projects for top global ...

Clerkie

Software Engineer Internship

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$80/hr

You'll work across the full stack, collaborating with engineers on frontend, backend, and ... This isn't just another internship - it's an investment in your growth. The ideal Clerkie team ...

Miratech

Senior Java Backend Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders. * Troubleshoot production issues ... internship opportunities. * Global impact : collaborate on impactful projects for top global ...

Miratech

Senior Java Backend Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders. * Troubleshoot production issues ... internship opportunities. * Global impact : collaborate on impactful projects for top global ...

NimbleRx

Senior Backend Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$205K - $240K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and interns * Promote best practices and high-quality development ... with backend APIs, services, and platform development * Rich development experience with Java ...

NimbleRx

Senior Backend Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

Mentor junior engineers and interns * Promote best practices and high-quality development ... with backend APIs, services, and platform development * Rich development experience with Java ...

NimbleRx

Senior Backend Engineer

Redwood City, CA

Mentor junior engineers and interns * Promote best practices and high-quality development ... with backend APIs, services, and platform development * Rich development experience with Java ...

Whoop

Software Engineer I (Backend)

Boston, MA · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the ... Professional experience in backend software development (internship, co-op, or academic project ...

Plaid Inc

Software Engineer, Backend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$176K - $226K/yr

You will work across the stack, from reliable backend services and APIs to intuitive applications ... Qualifications: * 1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship). * Proven ability ...

Plaid Inc.

Software Engineer, Backend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You will work across the stack, from reliable backend services and APIs to intuitive applications ... Qualifications: * 1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship). * Proven ability ...

Plaid Inc.

Software Engineer, Backend

New York, NY · On-site

You will work across the stack, from reliable backend services and APIs to intuitive applications ... Qualifications: * 1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship). * Proven ability ...

Plaid Inc

Software Engineer, Backend

New York, NY · On-site

$176K - $226K/yr

You will work across the stack, from reliable backend services and APIs to intuitive applications ... Qualifications: * 1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship). * Proven ability ...

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How much do backend developer internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for backend developer internship in the United States is $57.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.36 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a backend developer internship?

A Backend Developer Internship is a temporary, hands-on learning opportunity for students or entry-level developers to gain experience in backend development. Interns typically work with databases, APIs, and server-side logic using languages like Python, Java, or Node.js. They collaborate with senior developers to build, optimize, and maintain backend systems. This internship helps develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of industry best practices.

What kinds of projects and tasks do backend developer interns typically work on during their internship?

Backend Developer Interns often collaborate with experienced engineers to help design, develop, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs. Common tasks include writing code for backend services, participating in code reviews, testing and debugging features, and assisting with database queries or schema updates. Interns may also be involved in integrating third-party services, automating system processes, and learning about best practices in software development. This hands-on experience helps interns build practical skills and gain insight into how production systems operate, preparing them for more advanced developer roles in the future.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the backend developer internship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backend Developer Intern, you need a foundational understanding of server-side programming languages (such as Python, Java, or Node.js), databases, and algorithms, often supported by coursework in computer science or a related field. Experience with version control systems like Git and familiarity with API development and frameworks are common technical requirements. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a willingness to learn help interns integrate smoothly within development teams. These skills are crucial for building reliable backend services, collaborating with peers, and adapting quickly to new technologies and workplace expectations.

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Infographic showing various Backend Developer Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,086 per year, or $57.7 per hour.

2027 Internship - Frontend Engineer (UI)

Virtu Financial

New York, NY • On-site

$5.0K - $5.8K/wk

Full-time, Internship

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Virtu is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates both proprietary trading and client-facing businesses in the global financial marketplace. Our cutting edge, proprietary technology is core to everything we do. We trade in over 35 countries, across 235 financial exchanges and over 25% of retail order flow in the US. is serviced by Virtu.
Our team is a dedicated group of traders, quants and developers that are inspired by the unique and exciting challenges we solve every day. Our culture combines the creativity of a fast paced start up, with the stability of a disciplined financial services firm. We are a flat organization and encourage our people to innovate and lean on their teammates for support and collaboration. We have fun, work hard and strive to be virtuous in all we do.
FRONTEND DEVELOPER INTERNSHIP
Virtu's internship program offers students an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the firm and the world's financial markets. We have built a thoughtful and challenging curriculum that introduces students to all aspects of Virtu's business through a company-curated global training week, real world development projects to complete, and engaging social events to get to know our team and culture.
  • Location: New York
  • Dates: 10 week program, starting June 7th, 2027 - August 13th, 2027 (with flexibility if needed)
  • Training: Ongoing training throughout the summer and a training week held in New York
  • Projects: Real problems to solve throughout the program. Interns will work from a list of projects and have several senior mentors throughout the summer program.
  • Perks: Onsite Barista, weekly happy hours, social events, daily lunch, stocked pantry

Our User Interface (UI) development team is a highly talented group of versatile software engineers who are collaborating with traders and developers to gather requirements, understand needs, and implement real-time trading, visualization, analysis and reporting tools. Ideal candidates will have a passion and talent for designing great, intuitive user interfaces as well as expansive experience around web technologies and Javascript frameworks.
As an intern, you will complete a variety of challenging development projects. You'll work alongside our senior team to improve scalability, performance and efficiency of our cutting edge trading systems. This is a rare opportunity for students to learn first hand how to design and architect trading tools for scale and performance, and to support the massive amounts of data that flow through Virtu's trading systems daily.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Rising juniors, or students expected to be ready for full time employment between December 2027 - June 2028.
  • Excellent academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Strong programming skills in JavaScript, React, and Node
  • Experience with TypeScript, Java, C++, Python is a plus
  • Being comfortable with a wide variety of projects (frontend/backend, different programming languages)
  • A physicalizer; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare
  • Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team
  • Team player: authentic, genuine person who is capable of working collective goals.

THE PROCESS
After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be emailed to you via HackerRank. Upon review, we will reach out to arrange next steps. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Salary Range: $5,000 - $5,800 weekly (salary range is exclusive of sign on bonuses, housing, meals, benefits or any other forms of compensation)
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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