Software Engineer Intern, FinPlat (Summer 2025)

As a Software Engineer Intern at Chime, you'll be immersing yourself in exciting projects, particularly within our SpotMe team. Your primary responsibilities will include contributing to feature development and learning about the intricacies of large-scale production systems, allowing you to develop your technical skills and grow personally and professionally.

To qualify for the Software Engineer Intern position at Chime, you should currently be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. We're also looking for candidates with strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a genuine passion for consumer FinTech.

At Chime, you can expect an inclusive and collaborative work environment. You'll be part of a team that values diverse ideas and strong collaboration. This supportive atmosphere will encourage you to grow, learn, and innovate, helping us deliver on our promise to empower our members financially.

As a Software Engineer Intern at Chime, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that contribute directly to enhancing our SpotMe feature—making financial progress more accessible for our members. This will involve hands-on experience with cloud technologies and working on real-world problems in a FinTech setting.

Chime offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $34 to $49 based on experience, along with a generous vacation policy and virtual team-building events. You’ll also be joining a top-tier team of professionals dedicated to making a significant impact in the FinTech industry.

In preparing for your interview, be ready to discuss your experience with programming languages relevant to the role, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript. Share specific examples of projects where you've used these languages, demonstrating your skills and problem-solving capabilities.

For this question, highlight your knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure. Discuss any courses or projects you've completed that involved leveraging cloud technologies, explaining how these skills will enable you to contribute effectively as a Software Engineer Intern at Chime.

Interviewers look for your problem-solving methodology. Share an example of a challenging project or problem you faced, detailing the steps you took to analyze the issue, implement a solution, and the result of your efforts. Emphasize your analytical skills and inclination to collaborate with others.

Express your passion for FinTech by discussing trends you're excited about or innovations that inspired you. Connect your enthusiasm to the mission of Chime, emphasizing your desire to help people achieve financial progress through technology.

Discuss your prioritization strategy, perhaps using a specific framework like the Eisenhower Matrix or tools like Trello or Asana. Share examples of projects where you successfully balanced multiple tasks, demonstrating your time management skills and commitment to delivering quality results.

Provide an example of a project where you collaborated with team members from different backgrounds or roles. Focus on how you communicated effectively and adapted your approach to ensure everyone's input was valued while working towards a common goal.

Mention any experience with Git or other version control platforms. Describe how you've used version control in your past projects for collaboration and code management to showcase your proficiency and understanding of industry practices.

Discuss any formal training or participation you’ve had in Agile methodologies, emphasizing what you learned from working in sprints, stand-up meetings, or retrospectives. Mention how these practices allow teams to be more adaptive and efficient in delivering software.

Reflect on Chime's mission and values, expressing your alignment with their goals and culture. Highlight your relevant experiences and skills that would enable you to contribute positively to the team and help further Chime’s mission of financial empowerment for its members.

Speak about your proactive approach to learning, whether through online courses, industry blogs, podcasts, or attending conferences. Share specific examples of how you’ve applied new knowledge to projects or discussions, reinforcing your commitment to continuous growth.