Software Engineer Intern

Branch International’s interview process typically starts with a timed online coding assessment focusing on arrays, strings and graph problems. Successful candidates move to a technical interview where they discuss system design, backend fundamentals and write code on a shared editor. The final HR round evaluates cultural fit, motivation and internship expectations. The overall difficulty is moderate to high, so thorough practice on coding platforms and understanding of distributed systems is recommended.

Branch International promotes a flat, collaborative culture where engineers are empowered to own end‑to‑end features. The company emphasizes rapid learning, mentorship and a healthy work‑life balance, with flexible remote work options and regular knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Eligible candidates must be pursuing or have completed a B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication or related streams. Minimum aggregate of 60% (or CGPA 6.0/10) in the qualifying degree. Open to graduates of the 2024, 2025, 2026 or 2027 batches. No active backlogs at the time of application. Candidates should have hands‑on experience building real‑world backend applications or contributing to open‑source projects.

Round 1: Online coding test (data structures & algorithms) → Round 2: Technical interview (system design, backend concepts, coding) → Round 3: HR interview (fit, motivation, internship expectations)

Branch International is a fast‑growing AI‑powered fintech that has already crossed 50 million downloads across India and Africa. The company leverages alternative data and sophisticated machine‑learning models to provide credit, payments and other financial services to people who are traditionally excluded from the formal banking system. Backed by marquee investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Visa and the International Finance Corporation, Branch blends a strong social mission with world‑class technology and scale. In India, it operates as a regulated digital lending institution and a Middle‑Layer NBFC, serving millions of customers through a 250‑plus strong team that spans engineering, data science, risk, product and operations. The Engineering team at Branch believes in bottom‑up innovation, decentralized decision‑making and a culture where anyone can propose a solution. As a Software Engineer Intern you will be embedded in this high‑impact environment for a 4‑6 month stint, working side‑by‑side with senior engineers on real‑world products that touch millions of users. You will get hands‑on experience building backend services, integrating third‑party payment and identity providers, and contributing to data platforms that power Branch’s credit‑scoring engine. Key responsibilities include: 1. Design, develop and ship backend features for core products such as Credit, Payments, KYC and Data Platforms. 2. Write clean, testable code in Python, Java or Kotlin and ensure it meets Branch’s quality standards. 3. Integrate with external APIs like payment gateways, identity verification services and messaging platforms. 4. Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions and help reduce technical debt. 5. Build automated unit, integration and performance tests to guarantee reliability. 6. Debug production issues, monitor services and improve observability. 7. Collaborate with product managers, designers and data scientists to translate business requirements into technical solutions. 8. Document APIs, design decisions and deployment procedures for future maintainers. 9. Explore AI‑assisted development tools while maintaining rigorous standards for security and correctness. 10. Continuously learn and share knowledge about distributed systems, data storage and modern DevOps practices. The tech stack revolves around cloud‑native services, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), relational and NoSQL databases, and a strong emphasis on CI/CD pipelines. Interns are encouraged to experiment with AI‑driven coding assistants, but all output is held to the same quality bar as human‑written code. Why join Branch? You will work on products that have a direct social impact, gain mentorship from engineers who have built systems at scale, and experience a culture that prizes autonomy, curiosity and integrity. The internship can lead to a full‑time offer based on performance, giving you a clear growth path from intern to full‑fledged software engineer within a mission‑driven fintech leader.