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Synchrony Financial

Provides consumer credit cards and financing

Software Engineer Intern

Summer 2026Posted on 5/16/2026
$23 - $34/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Sharonville, OH, USA+2 moreMore locations: Canton, OH, USA | Ohio, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently pursuing Bachelor’s level degree in Computer Science.
  • Strong Computer Science fundamentals in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
  • Good understanding of Spring, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition technologies, Representational State Transfer API and user interface technologies and frameworks
  • Awareness of JavaScript front-end frameworks like Angular and React
  • Awareness of microservice architectural patterns and design
  • Exposure to agile methodologies
  • You must be 18 years or older
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States; Synchrony does not sponsor employment visas; all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Responsibilities
  • Research and help in identifying solutions for complex technical challenges.
  • Develop solutions using cutting edge technologies and frameworks.
  • Work on Proof-of-Concepts to support challenging technical issues.
  • Document and demonstrate solutions by developing flowcharts, layouts, diagrams etc.
  • Support integration and system level testing.
  • Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong desire to learn.
  • Critical thinking and creativity
  • Good problem-solving skills from a data, software, and technical standpoint.
  • Good research, writing and communication skills.
  • Be able to work well in a team environment

About the company

Synchrony Financial provides consumer financing solutions in the United States, mainly through credit cards and other lending options. Consumers receive credit lines or cards issued by Synchrony to purchase goods and services and pay over time, with the company earning interest and related fees. The business differentiates itself with a large network of merchants across multiple sectors, including health and wellness, allowing financing at many points of sale and offering tailored terms to both shoppers and partner businesses. Its goal is to make financing easy and accessible for everyday purchases while helping partner businesses grow by expanding payment options.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 purchase volume rose 8% to $49.8 billion, signaling merchant demand.
  • Management raised 2026 EPS guidance to $9.25-$9.50 after stronger-than-expected credit results.
  • August 2026 OpenAI and Chief AI Officer moves accelerate product development and distribution.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 net earnings fell 8% while loan receivables grew only 2%.
  • CareCredit’s CFPB order and private lawsuits keep promotional-financing practices under attack through 2026.
  • AI shopping platforms can route around store cards, permanently weakening Synchrony’s partner economics.

What makes Synchrony Financial unique

  • Store-card partnerships with Amazon, Walmart, and Lowe's anchor Synchrony’s distribution moat.
  • CareCredit gives Synchrony a specialized healthcare financing lane competitors lack.
  • September 2026 OpenAI collaboration positions Synchrony inside AI-native shopping and checkout.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Performance Bonus

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Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

↑ 14%

2 year growth

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