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Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground‐breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain‐based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

What You'll Be Part Of Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence.

We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. About The Program The Circle Internship Program is a 12‐week immersive experience running from May 26 to August 14, 2026. As a Circle intern, you'll gain hands‐on exposure to the technologies and systems powering the future of global finance.

Remote‐first program with three in‐person experiences during the summer: Circle Forward Week (Miami, FL) NewYorkHQ Week (Top of the One World Trade Center) Engineering Team Week (SanFrancisco,CA) You'll work alongside world‐class engineers, learn from technical mentors, and contribute to projects that impact Circle's mission to raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value. What You'll Be Responsible For As a Software Engineer Intern at Circle, you'll collaborate with your team to build, test, and deliver backend systems and APIs that power Circle's financial technology platform. You'll gain experience in modern software development practices while learning how Circle engineers build scalable, secure, and reliable systems that serve millions of users globally.

You'll Have The Opportunity To Contribute to backend services, APIs, and infrastructure that support Circle's core products. Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and agile development ceremonies. Write, test, and document clean, maintainable, and high‐quality code.

Work with mentors to troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and improve system performance. Learn about cloud infrastructure, blockchain technology, and how Circle builds enterprise‐grade financial systems. What You'll Bring To Circle Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027.

Experience with object‐oriented programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or similar. Familiarity with RESTful API principles and backend development fundamentals. Interest in working with cloud technologies (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.) and modern deployment pipelines.

Knowledge of SQL databases, schema design, or data modeling concepts. Curiosity about blockchain, distributed systems, or fintech innovation. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.

A proactive, learning‐focused mindset with enthusiasm for building and shipping impactful software. Why you'll love interning at Circle You'll be part of a mission‐driven company building the next generation of open, global financial systems. You'll gain exposure to real engineering challenges in a production environment — not mock projects.

You'll develop under dedicated mentors who invest in your growth and career path. You'll experience the best of both worlds — remote flexibility and high‐impact in‐person collaboration. You'll connect with peers, leaders, and innovators across multiple disciplines at one of the world's most dynamic fintech companies.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages. Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations. Base Pay Range: $40.00 – $45.00 We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire.

Additionally, Circle participates in the E‐Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law. Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.

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