Job description
About Altruist
Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing — all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone — butwe can’t do it alone. We’re seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That’s where you come in!
If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we’d love to meet you!
But first, our values
Kindness - Kindness doesn’t just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Brilliance - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.
Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.
The opportunity
Altruist is in the midst of an exceptional growth phase and we’re excited to hire Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2026 to join our growing engineering teams. As a summer intern, you’ll participate in our 10-week program at our San Francisco office, where you’ll work on a mix of sprint tasks with your team and a dedicated project. This experience will allow you to write high-quality, high-performance code, evaluate trade-offs, refine solutions, and address scope and scalability challenges. Whether you’re supporting advisors, their clients, or internal developers, your contributions will make a meaningful impact and help shape the Altruist product.
Your impact
- Participate in the entire lifecycle of large-scale, user-facing applications, from design and development to testing and deployment.
- Collaborate within a cross-functional product team, including engineering, product management, design, and QA members.
- Write, test, instrument, and deploy high-quality code with thorough test coverage, using modern frameworks and abstractions.
- Develop a deep understanding of the business, industry, codebase, and technical systems.
- Contribute to the innovation and continuous improvement of Altruist’s platform.
- Learn key engineering architecture principles that support the team’s production features.
- Document your experiences and insights throughout the internship.
What you’ll learn
- Hands-on experience working on real projects that will be used by customers.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced product designers and cross-functional team members.
- Opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- A supportive and inclusive work culture.
What you bring
- Experience - Must have completed at least 1 previous Software Engineering Internship, preferably in the startup and/or FinTech space.
- Education - B.S./B.A. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, graduating in 2027 or 2028.
- Technical aptitude - You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks (i.e. React Native, GraphQL, Git, AWS, New Relic/Data Dog).
- Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable.
- Superb communication - Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others.
- Resilience - We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along way.
- Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives.
- Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.
This internship role is based in Altruist’s San Francisco office on a hybrid schedule, in office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Altruist’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
San Francisco, CA salary range
$48.41—$48.41 USD
What we bring
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.
- A hybrid work schedule for most positions to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.
- Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity.
- Competitive pay, as well as equity for eligible positions
- Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting
- Generous paid parental leave
- Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee
- Physical and emotional wellness programs that nurture both your mind and body
- Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, entertainment and travel, etc.)
- Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.)
Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs) for eligible roles. For salaried positions, a salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
