Software Engineer Intern, Chime
Design Systems, Summer 2025
The starting hourly rate offered for this role and target level of experience will begin at $34 and up to $49
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Job no longer available
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
The starting hourly rate offered for this role and target level of experience will begin at $34 and up to $49
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.Basic knowledge of React. Bonus: React Native experience
- Passion for design systems, UI/UX, and building reusable, scalable components
- Strong problem-solving skills, communication and collaborations skills
- Bonus: Experience with design tools like Figma & Sketch
What the job involves
- Chime is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our Design Systems team
- By improving scalability in our design and development processes, the design systems team increases product development efficiency, improves collaboration, and saves Chime money on design and development costs
- Beyond scalability, our work empowers product teams to craft visually delightful and cohesive experiences that resonate with our members
- By providing the tools and components to build intuitive, accessible, and polished designs, we enable teams to focus on solving real problems for our members while creating moments of delight in a scalable way
- As a Software Engineer Intern on the Design Systems team, you’ll contribute to building and improving our internal design system
- This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a production-grade design system while collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and product managers
- You’ll have the chance to work on impactful projects that directly enhance the user experience for millions of Chime members
- This role is structured as a 3 month engagement
- Contribute to the development of reusable UI components for web and mobile platforms; Assist in implementing and maintaining design tokens
- Collaborate with designers to translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, accessible components
- Support documentation efforts to ensure design system components and patterns are well-documented for developers and designers
- Participate in team meetings, standups, and brainstorming sessions to align on goals and share progress
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasizing straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meager interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $25.5B, a staggering $23.5B surge from its early 2019 valuation, underscoring its impressive and swift expansion. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base.
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Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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