R&D Intern (Fall 2026)

Summary

OneEthos is a purpose-driven fintech startup focused on providing digital solutions for community financial institutions. The Research & Development Intern will support various projects, gaining insights into software development and contributing to the implementation of innovative technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Your main focus will be on one of the following projects, which will be assigned on or before the start date:
• Supporting the overall objective of deposit growth for Climate First Bank, you will support the transition from the legacy platform (Prelim) to our custom app
• Supporting the overall objective of revenue diversification and solar loan growth, you will collaborate with the Senior Engineer on launching a brand new product for Green Bank in Colorado
• Additionally, you will support a second objective to increase deposit growth by building technology to generate a stunning "EcoStatement" describing the impact of deposits
• Supporting the overall objective of deposit growth, you will collaborate with our AI team to help build a Better Business Bureau inspired database for mission-driven small businesses
• You will also support the NextGen SDLC Project — a joint project with other interns
• Completing the overall objective of increasing speed of development while maintaining quality and making it easy to transition from R&D to Product, you and your team will:
• Automate the PM process including PRD, Risk Assessments, etc...(AI Agent + PM)
• Use the following standards: ShadCN Design System, Tailwind CSS, Next.JS Framework/standard, Cursor IDE, use Cursor rules and keep refining how they are used
• You will conduct research and help implement new technology
• Heavily utilizing Al and other available resources to compile data points and logic that will help Software Developers and leadership make informed decisions
• You will learn how to write and debug code for feature development gaining exciting real-world exposure into coding and debugging for a fintech startup and working on small projects autonomously
• You will help troubleshoot software issues and help the internal and extended Climate First Bank team get back to enjoying our products quickly
• You will work closely with other developers to improve product functionality and help make meaningful improvements to our existing products
• You will support integrating 3rd-party APls and toolsets
• You will attend all developer meetings, gaining valuable insights into the product development process and help identify solutions and suggestions
• You will participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities, helping the team produce cutting edge technology solutions
• Continually improve your coding skills
• You will champion our Mission fiercely and passionately adopting and practicing a commitment to social, economic, environmental, and racial justice
• You will apply curiosity and interest in our core values and pursue education related to sustainability practices

Skills

• Education in Computer Science or a comparable major
• Knowledgeable in Javascript, HTML/CSS, Node.js, Git, SQL or NoSQL Database, Typescript, MongoDB, Azure/AWS/Google Cloud, No-Code or Low-Code solutions
• Ability to take initiative and build on education with high-profile projects
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage time effectively and stay organized under pressure
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for technology and sustainability
• Ability to learn new tools quickly and adapt to innovation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality results
• Ability to troubleshoot software issues and improve product functionality
• Experience with coding and debugging for software development

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Education in Computer Science or a comparable major
• Knowledgeable in Javascript, HTML/CSS, Node.js, Git, SQL or NoSQL Database, Typescript, MongoDB, Azure/AWS/Google Cloud, No-Code or Low-Code solutions
• Ability to take initiative and build on education with high-profile projects
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage time effectively and stay organized under pressure
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for technology and sustainability
• Ability to learn new tools quickly and adapt to innovation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality results
• Ability to troubleshoot software issues and improve product functionality
• Experience with coding and debugging for software development