Back-End Software Engineer Intern
About the role
Awardco
Software Engineering
Intern
lindon, ut, usa
USD 25-25 / hour
Posted on Sep 15, 2026
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Awardco is reimagining the workplace to be more rewarding, supportive, and fun for everyone. As one of the fastest growing companies in the employee experience industry, our mission is to help employees love what they do, love where they work, and get recognized for their efforts—especially our own employees! And as winners of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work, Best in Brightest in the Nation, and Great Place to Work, we do much more than talk the talk.
Our development team is very lean. Lean software development (agile development) is an essential methodology for our development processes, and each member of our team is trained in agile software development methods and is capable of leading a team that adheres to these processes.
This internship has a target start date in April or May 2027 with an anticipated end date in August or September 2027 with the potential to extend. This is a full-time summer internship.
We currently have multiple product/engineering internships open at the moment. Please only apply to the internship that aligns most with where you want to pursue your career.*
Our recruiting team will be reviewing applications during the month of October 2026.
What You Will Do
The Awardco engineers are responsible for an array of duties, including managing the development of new features, changes to our existing code, and improving overall product performance by optimizing existing workflows and code blocks. We expect our development team to be dynamic, display leadership qualities, bring fresh ideas to improve the product, and be enthusiastic to take on new problems as we continue to expand the recognition and incentive industry.
Design and implement new features for our existing web application
Continue to maintain and iterate on released features by implementing and following key metrics
Peer code review
What You Will Bring
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Experience in a general purpose programming language including but not limited to: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, or Python
Interest and ability to learn other programming languages
Experience working with data structures and algorithms
Currently located or willing to relocate to Lindon, UT area
Authorization to legally work in the US
Working proficiency in verbal and written English
Starting Pay
$25/hr
Why join Awardco?
We have a revolutionary, client-approved product.
One of the fastest growing companies in the nation: 3x Inc. 500, 2x Deloitte Technology Fast 500, 2x Mountain West Capital Network Fast 100, 3x Fast 50 (Utah Business), and 3x UV50 Fastest Growing Companies (BusinessQ), to name just a few.
Great Place to Work certified, ranked in Inc. Best Workplaces, one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for, and ranked on the Salt Lake Tribune's Top Workplaces.
Backed by renowned investors, both local and national.
Awardco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that all official communication regarding your application will only come from an email address ending in @awardco.com. If you receive any communication from a different domain, it may be fraudulent, and we encourage you to report it.
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement new features for our existing web application
- Continue to maintain and iterate on released features by implementing and following key metrics
- Peer code review
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Experience in a general purpose programming language including but not limited to: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, or Python
- Interest and ability to learn other programming languages
- Experience working with data structures and algorithms
- Currently located or willing to relocate to Lindon, UT area
- Authorization to legally work in the US
- Working proficiency in verbal and written English
Skills mentioned
About Awardco
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H-1B sponsorship history
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