Full Stack Software Engineer Intern

Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring! 

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

Join us! GoFundMe is looking for a dedicated Full Stack Software Engineer Intern to help build integral parts of our platform. The ideal candidate is familiar with both frontend and backend web development. We are looking for someone capable of creating user experiences in React and JavaScript and also working on our backend stack with PHP and Node. We want to talk to you if you love transforming designs and mockups into user experiences for the web, love writing APIs, want to grow your AWS Cloud experience, and are interested in learning more about how modern development teams deliver SaaS applications.

This is a 10 week internship program that runs from May 27th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026. The program will be based in San Francisco, CA and interns will be expected onsite three days per week. 

The Job….

• Work alongside other full time Software Engineers of all experience levels on a production development team.
• Take part in the team’s agile development processes, completing user stories and other tasks that enter the team’s sprint.
• Contribute solutions to our frontend applications in React, JavaScript, and Typescript.
• Contribute solutions to our backend applications in PHP and Node.
• Work in our Jest and PHPUnit testing frameworks.
• Receive mentorship and coaching from some of the best technical minds in the industry.

You…

• Experience in a 4 year Computer Science degree program, Bootcamp, or relevant work experience elsewhere in our industry.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, TypesScript,React, Node and PHP.
• Familiarity with API development.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Comfortable with working in a remote and distributed environment
• Ability to understand product requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Familiarity with Git & Bitbucket. 
• Familiarity with AWS.

What would be awesome to have (Preferred)…

• Familiarity with Next.js
• Familiarity with Laravel
• Familiarity with different state management technologies
• Experience with Module Federation and Micro Frontends 
• Experience with PCI compliance and eCommerce platforms

Why you’ll love it here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The hourly rate for this position is $35.00.  As this is a hybrid position, the pay rate was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate based on your location during the hiring process. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Learn more about GoFundMe:

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘24 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.

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