Software Engineering Intern
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Garner is on a mission to transform the U.S. healthcare system and were the only proven player doing exactly that. We partner with employers to redesign how healthcare works: applying 550 proprietary clinical metrics across 80 specialties to a dataset of 320M patients to identify the best-performing doctors then using compelling incentives to steer members to the care that helps them get healthier faster.
The result is a rare win win better care and lower costs for both members and just five years our work has helped over 2.5 million people access higher-quality care and saved $1B in healthcare costs. We recently raised our Series E and have doubled five years running. If youve ever wanted your work to solve a problem that touches every person in this country this is the opportunity to do exactly that. Youd be joining a team fundamentally reimagining healthcare in the U.S. and using AI to scale that impact further and faster than anyone else can.
We are seeking exceptional Software Engineering Interns for our 10-week summer program in New York City. As a core member of our engineering team youll build and launch features that directly impact real people helping our members find top doctors and manage medical claims with ease.
Youll work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team of engineers designers and product managers taking ownership of meaningful problems in a fast-paced agile environment. This is hands-on experience building the systems that power our mission: transforming the healthcare economy to deliver high-quality affordable care for all.
Select interns will be offered full-time roles upon successful completion of the program.
- Use AI to build optimize and maintain software systems
- Collaborate across disciplines to understand our domain and iterate on projects
- Participate in code reviews sharing your insights and learning from others
- Engage in problem solving sessions with senior engineers and team leads where your unique perspective will be valued
- Deliver a capstone project presentation to engineering leaders and business stakeholders demonstrating your work and impact
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related STEM field (expected graduation Fall 2027Spring 2028)
- Solid CS fundamentals with exposure to front-end (JavaScript React) or back-end (Python ) technologies; familiarity with databases or cloud platforms (AWS Docker) is a plus
- Exposure to or interest in building with AI coding agents (we use Claude Code) is a plus
- Strong problem-solver who enjoys breaking down challenges and finding elegant solutions
- Self-starter who takes ownership of their work and is motivated by real-world impact
- Clear communicator who can discuss technical ideas with both technical and non-technical audiences and takes feedback well
- Excited by fast-paced environments and eager to stretch their skills
- A desire to do work that matters: and to be held to a high standard while doing it. Youre energized by a mission with measurable outcomes not just good intentions. You engage with AI tools as part of how you do your best work and hold yourself accountable to outcomes that matter beyond your teams metrics
Youll work on problems that matter at a company working to change healthcare at scale. Youll work at the intersection of AI and systemic healthcare reform where the problems we solve are as interesting and compelling as the mission.
At Garner youll take on real ambitious problems with real ownership and autonomy alongside exceptional principles-based people who genuinely want you to win. Its demanding by design. Youll be challenged to stretch beyond what you thought possible and receive consistent coaching to help you grow and do the best work of your career. This isnt the right fit for everyone and thats intentional. The people here are driven by whats at stake for real people and thats what gives our intensity its purpose.
- Claude Code Kubernetes AWS Airflow dlt dbt Python TypeScript React Go
Please note: we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
The weekly pay rate for this role is $2400. In addition to base compensation this role is eligible for a housing stipend.
Few roles offer this combination: work that is genuinely hard a mission that is genuinely important and a team that is genuinely invested in your success. If thats what youre looking for wed love to meet you.
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Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Garner Health is the best way to save dollars, improve employee engagement, and incorporate value-based care into your benefits program.