Software Development Engineer in Test Intern

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

Sallie Mae is proud to help Americans aspiring to create the life they want--whether that means helping them make college happen, or something more. Our colleagues across departments and across the country are united in our passion and our customer-first approach. Whether you want to join a growing company, be part of an agile workforce, or gain new skills--you're in the right place.

Program Overview:  

The Sallie Mae Internship program seeks to attract and develop exceptional early talent while adding value to our organization. Our goal is to tie academic learning into a practical business setting while fostering professional and personal growth within a student’s area of focus.   

Over the course of the summer, interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, attend meetings, work alongside mentors, and receive valuable performance feedback. 

What You'll Contribute:

Would you like to work in an exciting fast-paced start-up place with the backing of a household name company like Sallie Mae to help millions of people meet their educational needs every day? Together, we’re connected by the same drive—to be a champion for all students and help them make smart decisions with confidence. Do more than join something—change something…for students, for future generations, and for the future of education.

Our new venture, Sallie, is looking for people like you who will define the future of education services for students and their families in the US. As the first education solutions company, we’re creating products and experiences that help students when they need it most. We’re connecting students to free money for school, providing tools and resources to plan for college, sharing inside advice on campus life, and so much more. Visit https://www.sallie.com/about to learn more about us.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a passionate software development engineer (SDE), software development engineer test (SDE-T) or data engineer (DE) who is eager to build impactful customer facing products supporting the mission of the organization. It is a perfect role for a talented SDE/SDE-T/DE to learn and contribute to the complex technology product design and build process. They are responsible for developing rapid prototypes for customers of education services. The SDE/SDE-T/DE will collaborate with the technical product and program managers, solution architects, and partners both inside and outside of the organization to build and/or test technology products. They work with other Sr. SDE/SDE-T/DE and industry experts to invent and simplify system architecture, reduce system complexity, and build scalable solutions to support future growth of the products and services. They are fast learners and self-starters in adopting the latest technology trends and best practices. They are hands-on building the product features and capabilities following the business requirements while utilizing ML and AI tools to expedite the development timeline wherever possible. As an SDE/SDE-T/DE, they will actively participate in the full development lifecycle of the enterprise systems, work on challenging problems at scale directly.

You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial