Tech Intern, Vestwell
Summer 2026
$40.00 per hour up to 24 hours per week, plus performance bonus, based on your impact and overall program performance
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The modern savings platform
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The modern savings platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$40.00 per hour up to 24 hours per week, plus performance bonus, based on your impact and overall program performance
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make saving for life's most important milestones accessible to everyone.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for curious, motivated individuals who want to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across teams
- You have a strong sense of ownership, take initiative, and are interested in fintech and improving how people save and plan for their future
- We’re especially excited about candidates interested in emerging technologies, including AI, who can identify opportunities to improve workflows and build practical solutions
- Rising or current seniors, or recent graduates (including boot camps or similar programs)
- Based in or able to work in a hybrid capacity in New York City, Austin, or King of Prussia
- Available for the full 10-week program (June 8 to August 10, 2026)
- Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python, TypeScript, or similar)
- Foundational understanding of software development principles and SDLC
- Familiarity with version control (Git)
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Collaborative, proactive, and coachable working style
- Candidates on F-1 or J-1 visas must have valid work authorization that allows for full-time internship participation, such as CPT, OPT, or J-1 Intern authorization through a designated sponsor (e.g., Cultural Vistas, InterExchange, Intrax, or similar programs)
Desirable
- Experience with CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Jira, Notion, Monday.com)
- Exposure to AI tools or workflow automation platforms (e.g. Claude Cowork)
- Prior internship, work, or relevant project experience
- Knowledge of financial services, fintech, or retirement industry concepts
- Hands-on experience with LLMs or AI frameworks (e.g. LangChain, OpenAI APIs)
- Prior internship or project experience in software engineering
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
What the job involves
- Now in its fifth year, our Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience (June 8 to August 10, 2026) offering hands-on exposure within our AI Engineering and CyberSecurity teams
- Interns will help design and build AI-powered solutions that improve how we serve customers and operate at scale
- Interns work on real projects alongside cross-functional teams, contributing through research, data analysis, and execution on key initiatives
- Each intern is supported by a manager and mentor, with regular feedback and guidance
- By the end of the program, interns are expected to contribute to a defined deliverable, operate independently within team workflows, and build a strong understanding of Vestwell’s business
- Through the program, you’ll gain exposure across the business and contribute to work that drives real impact
- Contribute to AI-powered feature development across the engineering stack
- Build and evaluate LLM-based workflows and integrations
- Write, test, and review code in Python, TypeScript, or a similar backend language
- Participate in daily stand-ups and collaborate within an agile team environment
- Document technical work and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
Application process
- Please note, we will no longer be accepting applications to our 2026 Summer Internship Program after May 11, 2026
- It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1-2 conversations about Vestwell, your experience, and your interests
- Next steps can vary by role, but the usual next steps are a skill or experience screen (e.g. a coding interview for an Engineer, a portfolio review for a Designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in-person interview panel after that if the screens go well
- Before making an offer, our interview process concludes with a references check stage for your recruiter to meet with a current or former supervisor and peer
- We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process
Our take
Access to retirement and workplace savings remains a challenge for many American workers, especially in gig and non-traditional roles. Founded in 2016, Vestwell is a fintech company making savings simpler, more accessible, and inclusive. From retirement accounts to students loan repayment and specialized savings programs, Vestwell is helping build a modern savings economy for everyone.
Vestwell's platform gives employers, payroll providers, and financial advisors easy tools to manage savings plans, while empowering employees to save directly from their paychecks. And programs like the Amazon Delivery Service Partner pooled employer plan and state-run auto-IRA initiative show just how Vestwell is helping underserved workers gain access to retirement savings, creating real financial security for millions nationwide.
Serving nearly 1.5M participants across 350,000 businesses with over $35B in assets, Vestwell has raised $125M in recent funding and expanded state partnerships. By tailoring solutions for gig and mobile workforces, the company has put itself in a prime position to continue transforming how Americans save, making financial security more accessible than ever.
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Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Feb 2026
$385m
SERIES E
Dec 2023
$125m
SERIES D
Total funding: $622.5m
Company benefits
- Competitive health coverage
- A dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee
- Generous vacation, safe/sick time, and leave policies
- Strong focus on learning & development
- Hybrid work environment
- A great 401(k) plan!
Company HQ
Midtown East, New York, NY
Leadership
Aaron Schumm
(Founder & CEO)Studied Finance at GIES College of Business and then received an MBA from Duke. Head Equity Research at financial advisory firm Dillon Scott Securities, Product Manager at Fiserv, VP of Product Marketing at Citi.
David Sheen
(CFO)David joined Vestwell in 2017 as an SVP of Finance & HR and became CFO in 2020. Prior to this, he spent 2 years at Primary Venture Partners as a Senior Associate and Principal and 3 years at Morgan Stanley as an Investment Banking Associate.
Jonathan Mark
(COO)Jonathan joined Vestwell in 2021 as an SVP of Business Operations & Strategy and became COO in 2023. Prior to this, he was the Interim Head of Member Operations at Garner Health and a Go-to-market Consultant at Elemental Cognition. He also spent nearly 7 years at Bridgewater Associates in various roles including Chief of Staff to Department Head of Engineering and AI (Principles Division) and Head of Business Operations (Principles Division).
Patty Kim
(CPO)Prior to joining Vestwell in 2020, Patty was a Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition/VP of People Ops & Talent at Conductor. She also spent 3 years at Dentsu Aegis Network as a Director of Talent Acquisition and 3 years at 24 Seven as an Account Manager.
Rob Molchon
(CTO)Prior to joining Vestwell in 2021, Rob held VP roles at Integral Ad Science, Sizmek, MediaMind, and Unicast.
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