Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility
Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future
Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team
Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress
Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen
Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.
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Software Engineering (Intern) | Acorns
Acorns is seeking current college Juniors (graduating in 2026) for software engineering internships across all of our engineering disciplines (Android, Backend, iOS, Web). The internship program will run for 10 weeks during Spring/Summer of 2025.
Software engineers are responsible for translating high-level business requirements for new Acorns products and features into the services and data models that power them. They think critically about how to architect and build new components in a performant and scalable manner. As a software engineer, your typical week will involve collaborating with product and other engineering teams such as mobile, frontend, and QA to plan and create new features and infrastructure to build reliable and cohesive financial products. We expect our interns to integrate into our teams as if they were full-time employees and take on work responsibilities just as any other new hire would. Acorns strives to provide an environment where interns have real-world experiences and effective mentorship.
We're looking for interns who love learning new technologies on the job, think creatively to solve complex problems, and enjoy working collaboratively.
Our Engineering Specializations:
Android:
Our Android app is loved by millions. We are looking for Android advocates who love the Android platform and want to work on a cutting edge Android app. Our app is built natively with Kotlin and our team collaborates with designers and product managers to build slick experiences for our users.
Backend:
All of our products are built on a strong backend. We are looking for amazing software engineers to work on scalable backend services designed to securely work to help millions of customers invest and save money towards a healthier future.
iOS:
We work to make the best native iOS app in the category. Our iOS devs work closely with product and design to build cutting edge user experiences loved by millions. This has led to numerous app store features and promotion inside apple stores across the country. We also work side by side with our iOS core team and backend teams to design clean interfaces and a scalable app.
Web:
Our web team members build state of the art web applications with React and Typescript. They work closely with our mobile teams and backend teams to design clean interfaces with GraphQL.
Work sponsorship is not available for this role, including Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), F-1 Visa program, and other visa sponsorships.
Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.
What you will do at Acorns:
Collaborate with Engineering team to build innovative solutions while bringing new ideas, technologies, and methodologies to the table
Write high-quality code with one or more programming languages
Produce excellent design and development documentation
What you will bring to Acorns:
Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, mathematics, statistics, or a related field
Required: Junior standing (Graduating 2026)
Must be able to work for the duration of the internship (full-time availability for 10 weeks starting in June 2025)
Excellent command of one or more programming languages; Java, Scala, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, Typescript, or Javascript
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Hunger to learn new technologies
Passion, drive, and ability to thrive in a startup environment
Thirst for delivering game-changing products
Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
Optimistic about the potential of societal change
You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionate about Acorns' mission, vision, and values, please apply.
What we offer:
Competitive hourly wage
Flexible work hours and location
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
A formal mentorship program
The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.
About Acorns:
Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 13 million people save & invest over $22 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.
Management Principles:
Managers are constantly raising the bar
Managers ensure all team members have a voice and a path
No surprises - Managers give and receive feedback early and often
Managers continuously assess performance action on concerns quickly
Managers foster a resilient, results-oriented mindset
Compensation Information:
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $25.00/hour.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify hourly rates (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Work Authorization:
Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit
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