Software Engineer, Intern, Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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Circle · 1 week ago

Software Engineer, Intern, Summer 2026

positionGreater Seattle Area
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$40/hr - $45/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Circle is a financial technology company focused on the emerging internet of money. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in building backend systems and APIs while collaborating with experienced engineers.

BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with your team to build, test, and deliver backend systems and APIs that power Circle’s financial technology platform
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

Qualification

Object-oriented programmingRESTful API principlesCloud technologiesSQL databasesBlockchain technologyProactive learningCommunication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

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

Company

Circle

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Circle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce.
dateFounded in 2013
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.circle.com

H1B Sponsorship

Circle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (41)
2023 (43)
2022 (25)
2021 (4)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.44B
Key Investors
ARK Investment ManagementCoinbaseAlameda Research
2025-11-19Post Ipo Secondary· $17.7M
2025-08-14Post Ipo Secondary· $1.04B
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $260M

Leadership Team

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Jared Favole
Chief of Staff to CEO
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Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder and CEO
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Recent News

Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise
USDC stablecoin to be used in Japan, Korea for retail payments
2026-01-06
Cointelegraph
Crypto’s 2026 investment playbook: Bitcoin, stablecoin infrastructure, tokenized assets
2026-01-03
Decrypt
The Year in Stablecoins 2025: Record Growth as GENIUS Act Opens the Floodgates
2025-12-30
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