- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Start Strong - Engineering
- Seniority
- Internship
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
About ParetoHealth
ParetoHealth is redefining the way employers fund healthcare. As the largest and fastest-growing benefits captive in the United States, we help thousands of small and midsize employers take control of healthcare costs through a smarter, more sustainable model.
Our mission is simple: give small and midsize employers the scale and protection they need to eliminate volatility and lower healthcare costs.
By combining data-driven insights, innovative risk management, and the collective purchasing power of our community, we enable employers to reduce volatility, improve long-term outcomes, and reinvest savings into their businesses and their people.
Headquartered in Philadelphia, ParetoHealth is growing rapidly and transforming one of the country's largest industries. Our success is fueled by talented people who are united by our four core values: Fire in the Belly, For the Greater Good, See the Field, and Get It Done Right. These values shape how we innovate, collaborate, make decisions, and deliver exceptional results for our clients and one another.
If you're energized by solving complex challenges, thrive in a high-growth environment, and want to help reshape the future of healthcare, we'd love to meet you.
Please note that ParetoHealth does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship both now or in the future.
2027 Summer Internship Information:
Roles will be posted from 11/2/2026 to 12/4/2026. Interviews with the Talent Team and Hiring Manager will be conducted November-January.
*Please be sure to apply to the internship(s) which align with your major, your personal interests and desired career path. Thank you!
Learn more about our Start Strong Program here: https://paretohealth.com/careers/internships/
As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll work with experienced engineers on software, tools, and workflows that support Pareto’s teams and services. You’ll contribute to scoped projects, take part in code reviews and team planning, and learn how software moves from an idea to a reliable product.
What you’ll do
- Help design, build, test, and maintain software features and internal tools.
- Work with engineers and partners across product, operations, and other teams to understand needs and shape solutions.
- Write clear, maintainable code and contribute to automated tests and technical documentation.
- Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and project planning.
- Investigate bugs and help improve the reliability and usability of existing systems.
- Share progress, ask questions, and incorporate feedback as you work.
Nice to have
- Experience with web development, APIs, databases, or cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with tools such as Git and collaborative software development workflows.
- Personal, academic, or open-source projects you can share.
What you’ll gain
- Practical experience contributing to real engineering work.
- Guidance and feedback from experienced teammates.
- Exposure to the full development process, from understanding a problem through implementation and testing.
- Opportunities to build your technical skills and learn how cross-functional teams work together.
What we’re looking for
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with at least one programming language through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
- Familiarity with core software development concepts such as data structures, version control, testing, and debugging.
- Interest in learning how software supports real business and customer needs.
- Clear communication, curiosity, and a willingness to work collaboratively.
We are guided by our values:
Fire in the belly
The drive to learn, to improve, and to deliver outstanding value every day.
See the field
The ability to see the big picture and prepare to meet tomorrow’s needs.
Get it done right
The passion to produce at higher rates and to the highest standards.
For the greater good
A united community creating better health benefit solutions for all.