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Job Description
Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2026 Software Engineer, Technology - Phoenix, AZ
Company: American Express
Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-site, Remote)
Pay: $24.05/hr
Job Description:
American Express is seeking Software Engineering Interns for a 10-week Summer Internship Program. Interns will gain hands-on experience building global-scale software using various tools and frameworks. Project areas include machine learning, big data, native mobile applications, backend services, full stack web applications, or UX/UI focused development.
Interns will collaborate across the technology stack, using technologies such as Spring Cloud, WebFlux, Node.js, and React within a microservices architecture.
Responsibilities:
Discover and explore new technologies to solve real-world business challenges.
Contribute to agile scrum team by developing and testing applications.
Gain hands-on experience writing code, conducting code reviews, and creating unit tests.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Senior Engineers, and Application Architects to design and prioritize features.
Engage in social events, community service projects, and collaborative initiatives with fellow interns.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in developing products or projects either in an academic, professional, or personal setting.
Familiarity with software development, design or creative technical projects at an entry level.
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity in any of the following languages or applications: Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, Rust, Go, Kotlin, Node.js.
Software Engineering Focus Areas And Skillsets:
Back End Development: Java, Python (Preferred: Golang, Big Data, Data Engineering)
Front End Development: JavaScript, React (Preferred: RESTful APIs, TypeScript, Accessibility)
Cloud Engineering: Java (Preferred: Python, Microservices)
AI/Machine Learning: Java, Python (Preferred: Microservices, Awareness of AI/ML, Data Science)
Mobile: Swift (Preferred: Kotlin, Mobile testing frameworks, UI/UX Knowledge)
Full Stack Development: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java (Preferred: React, Angular, Database knowledge, AWS, Azure, GCP)
Salary Range: $24.05 to $63.00 hourly + sign-on bonus (based on location, experience, and other job-related factors).
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and mental health, flexible work arrangements, free access to wellness centers, counseling support, and career development opportunities.