About the role

Forter is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineering Student to join our Billing team. As a student at Forter, you won’t just be fixing bugs on the sidelines—you will be an integral part of the team. You will work on real production code that manages high-scale data and supports Forter’s diverse product lines.

You will work closely with experienced Senior Engineers who are dedicated to your mentorship and growth, helping us ensure accuracy and efficiency as we scale. If you are passionate about learning how to build robust systems and want to kickstart your career in a high-growth environment, this is the place for you.

Why you should join us

• Real Impact: The Billing domain is central to Forter’s operations. Your code will help ensure our systems are scalable, efficient, and financially accurate.
• Mentorship: You will work side-by-side with industry experts who will guide you through best practices in software engineering, architecture, and design.
• Modern Tech Stack: You will gain hands-on experience with Python, Cloud technologies (AWS), and high-scale data storage solutions.
• Culture: We treat our students as full team members. Your voice will be heard, and your contributions will matter.

What you'll be doing

• Design, build, and maintain features for scalable and resilient systems, collaborating with teammates to deliver high-quality code.
• Take ownership of specific tasks and features from concept to production.
• Work on data-driven initiatives to improve system performance and billing accuracy.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

What you'll need

• Current Enrollment: Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (with at least 1.5 years remaining until graduation).
• Availability: Ability to work at least 2 days a week.
• Coding Skills: Good knowledge of Python (preferred) or another high-level language (Java, C++, etc.) with a willingness to switch to Python.
• Fundamentals: Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Database Basics: Basic understanding of SQL and database concepts.
• Mindset: A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a passion for problem-solving.
• Communication: Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

It would be cool if you have

• Experience with AWS or other public cloud services.
• Familiarity with NoSQL data stores (e.g., Redis, Elasticsearch).
• Previous internship experience or personal coding projects (feel free to share your GitHub!).
• Familiarity with container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.

About us:

Digital commerce is built on trust. At every point along the eCommerce journey, businesses must make a critical decision: Can I trust this customer? Answering this simple question accurately and instantly is powerful—it can accelerate revenue growth and strengthen a company’s connection with its customers. How do we do it? Forter was founded on the insight that it's not about what is being purchased, nor where— but who is behind the interaction.

The Forter Decision Engine finds patterns across more than one billion identities in our dataset. We isolate fraudsters and protect customers—ensuring everyone gets the experience they deserve. Given that trust is central to how we operate, Forter is very much driven by a defined set of values. We attract remarkable talent and have retention and engagement levels that are well above benchmarks. We’re meticulous about strengthening our culture as we grow and ensuring this is an environment where people can have outsized impact.

Trust is backed by data – Forter is a recipient of over 10 workplace and innovation awards, including:

• Great Place to Work Certification (2021, 2022, 2023)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in NYC (2022)
• #3 on Fast Company’s list of “Most Innovative Finance Companies” (2022)
• Forbes Cloud 100 (2021, 2022)
• SAP Pinnacle Awards “New Partner Application Award” (2023)
• Fintech Breakthrough Awards – Best Fraud Prevention Platform (2023)

Life as a Forterian:

We are a team of over 500 Forterians spread across 3 different continents. Since 2013, we've raised $525 million from investors such as Tiger Global, Bessemer, Sequoia Capital, March Capital and Salesforce Ventures. We're on a mission to bring trust to global digital commerce so that companies like Nordstrom, Priceline, Instacart and ASOS can block fraud, drive revenue and improve customer experience.

At Forter, we believe unique people create unique ideas, and valuable experience comes in many forms. So, even if your background doesn't match everything we have listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply and tell us why your skills and values could be an asset to us. By welcoming different perspectives, we grow together as humans and as a company.

Forter is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at interviewaccommodation@forter.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.