About the job
About Us:
Perpay, a certified B Corp, is recognized as Philadelphia's most impactful growth-stage startup, dedicated to enhancing the financial stability of everyday Americans. Over the past decade, we have achieved significant product-market fit and have established a profitable, efficient operational model across a diverse suite of products, making Perpay the leading financial partner for consumers with subprime credit.
With more than 500,000 customers leveraging over $1 billion in spending power, we are at a critical juncture in our journey. We are expanding our operations, developing new offerings, and enhancing our impact. We are seeking passionate individuals to join us in this mission.
Our venture partners include First Round Capital and L Catterton.
Our Impactful Products Include:
- Perpay Marketplace: Merges interest-free payments with modern e-commerce to lower ownership costs and promote responsible repayment habits.
- Perpay+: Utilizes Marketplace repayment history to assist members in monitoring and building credit with all three major credit bureaus.
- Perpay Credit Card: Enhances access to the flexibility and benefits of a World Mastercard by eliminating common barriers like high security deposits and low approval odds.
Our team thrives on collaboration in our unique center-city Philadelphia office, which offers stunning river views and fosters rapid product development, strong relationships, and career growth. The excitement of achieving significant wins is palpable here. While we primarily work in the office, we provide reasonable flexibility for personal needs, such as caring for sick children or handling urgent errands, and we coordinate official remote weeks around major holidays. If you are passionate about a meaningful mission, collaboration, equity, and generous perks, Perpay is the premier workplace in Philadelphia right now.
About the Role:
As a Software Engineering Intern at Perpay, you'll have the opportunity to grow with us. Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with your team to develop and launch features, adopting a product-focused mindset, and demonstrating the resilience needed to navigate challenging projects.
We value mentorship and offer students a chance to gain practical experience before graduation. During the 10-12 weeks of the internship, you will be treated as a full member of the engineering team, working on features within our established product roadmap. You will contribute to our codebase, test, and release features into production while collaborating with teams across product, design, data science & analytics, operations, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

