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TheGuarantors

TheGuarantors

Software Engineering
New York, NY, USA
USD 40-50 / hour
Posted on Oct 16, 2025

TheGuarantors is a cutting edge fintech company setting the standard in rent coverage with unrivaled insurance products, with a deep understanding of owner, operator, and renter needs. We believe renters deserve better access to the home of their dreams and operators deserve greater protection and growth opportunities. That’s why we’re leveraging our expertise in real estate and using AI-based technology to help operators qualify renters faster while mitigating the risk of rental income loss. With $2B+ in rent and deposits guaranteed, we have been named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, one of Forbes’ Best Startup Employees, and one of Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be part of a full stack, cross functional engineering team. You will partner with Engineering leaders and stakeholders to design, implement, and scale transactional communications with customers using event-driven solutions to re-architect how TheGuarantors sends transactional communications in multiple distributed systems.

You will research and pilot multiple platforms for communications within production systems and analyze the performance and impact each platform has on customer engagement, retention, and conversion. Finally you will present recommendations to stakeholders on which platform TheGuarantors should adopt across all products and communications.

Location
This is an on-site internship in NYC

Duration

8-10 weeks

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and analyze current system architecture
  • Develop and implement new features and enhancements using TypeScript and Go
  • Architect components of the transactional communication platform to improve scalability, performance, and maintainability
  • Integrate the platform with third-party communications vendors, ensuring seamless and efficient communication

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, Golang, Java, or Python with a strong understanding of their respective ecosystems
  • Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience with version control systems
  • Experience with web development and familiarity with front-end technologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in re-architecting and enhancing a transactional customer communications
  • Exposure to the latest technologies and industry best practices
  • Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team
  • Valuable insights into the software development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunities to make an impact within a fast growing company
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance, beginning day one
  • Health savings account with employer contribution
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Flexible working hours
  • 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company sponsored short and long term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter)
  • Competitive salary

Compensation

The hourly rate is between $40-$50/hr.

Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, location and current market data and may vary from the range above.

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TheGuarantors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.