Software Engineering Intern

About the Role

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to well-scoped development work, learn modern engineering practices, and gain exposure to how high-quality software is built and delivered at scale within Paylocity’s Product & Technology organization. You will work in small, mission-focused agile teams responsible for building and maintaining Paylocity’s cloud-based platform.

• Location: Pittsford, NY (100% in-office)
• Timeframe: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027
• Pay: $30/hr

Key Responsibilities

With support from mentors and teammates, you will:

• Design, implement, and modify software across frontend, backend, and service layers within defined scope and timelines.
• Contribute to user-facing features, APIs, and supporting services under guidance from senior engineers.
• Write clean, well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices.
• Work closely with product and design partners to understand requirements and tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with Software Test Engineers to ensure features are tested and production-ready.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
• Implement and maintain automated tests for assigned features.
• Debug issues and contribute to root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Document technical decisions and solutions clearly.
• Learn from experienced engineers and leaders.

What You Will Learn

• How software is designed, built, tested, and delivered in a professional product organization.
• How to collaborate effectively with engineers, QA, and product partners.
• How to write production-quality code that meets quality and performance standards.
• How to participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• How to balance delivery, quality, and maintainability.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field with a graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with at least one programming language used in modern web or service-based applications (e.g., C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar).
• Understanding of basic software development principles and object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent command of the English language, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English in a professional, technical environment.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• Prior internship, co-op, or meaningful academic project experience.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with agile software development practices.
• Experience working with modern web or cloud-based applications.
• Exposure to full stack development concepts, including frontend frameworks, backend services, or API-driven architectures.
• Exposure to AI or machine learning concepts through coursework, projects, or practical experimentation (e.g., using AI-assisted development tools, building small models, or integrating AI APIs).

Growth and Conversion Opportunity

This internship is designed to prepare interns for future full-time opportunities at Paylocity. High-performing interns may be considered for conversion into an Associate Software Engineer role upon graduation, based on performance, business needs, and available headcount.