Summer 2027 Intern: Architecture/Engineering

Live Oak Bank is a digital bank serving small business owners across the United States. The Summer 2027 Architecture/Engineering Intern will help integrate vendors and AI into banking processes, develop proofs of concept, build internal-tool features, and collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Sit in on conversations with business teams to understand what they actually need, then help translate that into a technical approach
• Build proofs of concept quickly, using AI coding tools to move faster than a traditional internship would allow
• Read and work within existing codebases you didn't write
• Write and test integrations between internal systems and third-party vendor platforms
• Document your designs so the next person can pick them up
• Present what you built to engineers and stakeholders at the end of the internship
• Maintain a high standard of regulatory awareness including BSA, AML, CIP, and OFAC

What they're looking for:

• Sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or an equivalent field
• Experience using coding tools like VS Code or similar
• Experience using Git repositories and platforms such as GitHub or GitLab
• Working proficiency in at least one programming language — Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#. We don't expect production experience
• Ability to read and understand code you didn't write
• Familiarity with APIs and how systems communicate, including REST and JSON
• Clear written and verbal communication, since this role sits between engineers and business stakeholders
• Curiosity and comfort with ambiguity — proofs of concept rarely come with instructions
• Experience using AI coding tools and workflows such as Claude Code or Cursor, including connecting them to external systems through MCP servers
• Experience building and deploying a working application, even a small personal project
• Exposure to a cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Coursework or projects involving system design, software architecture, or technical diagramming

Benefits:

• You'll be paired with an experienced engineer or architect who serves as your mentor.
• Compensation may also include annual bonuses and long-term incentives, subject to various metrics and company policy.
• At least the minimum requirement of paid sick leave is provided to employees who reside in states that require employer-paid sick leave, including but not limited to Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.