Software Engineer Intern

2027 Summer Internship Proposal: Acima Software Engineering

About Upbound Group, Inc

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

What You’ll Do

• Work with a Product Management team to transform requirements into user stories to define software.
• Collaborate closely with other interns and experienced engineers to define project plans.
• Build full-stack software that will be used daily in our production environment.
• Work in a learning-oriented environment where you will proactively build software in new and unfamiliar situations in partnership with a team.
• Follow industry best practices of engineering excellence, thinking about security, compliance, quality, and design as part of every change.
• Use development tools like git, code editors, and AI agents.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science with an expected graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in learning and growth.
• Strong coding, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in development tools like git and at least one programming language.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven leadership potential through academic achievement, internships, campus involvement, athletics, military service, or extracurricular activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in collaborative software development
• Experience with web development in interpreted languages (such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Ruby)
• Coursework in software architecture or backend web development

Work Location

Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Draper, Utah throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program.

Employment Eligibility

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.