Role: Back-end Developer Intern
Location: Bengaluru (Primary, CRED HQ)
Job Type: Internship
Job ID: CRED-BE-Intern-2026
Experience Level: 0–2 months (Student / Fresher)
Segment: Product Engineering / Fintech
Business Unit: Backend Engineering – CRED
Job Summary
CRED is looking for a Back-end Developer Intern to help build and scale products that reward financially responsible users in India. The intern will work with experienced engineers to design, develop, test, and deploy backend features that power CRED’s member experiences. This role is ideal for students or freshers with strong programming fundamentals, curiosity to learn, and a passion for building reliable, customer-centric systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with mentors to solve real-world backend problems and contribute to live product features.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy backend components following best practices in software engineering.
- Own the outcomes of assigned modules, including performance, reliability, and code quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs, handle edge cases, and improve overall system robustness.
Qualifications & Skills
- 0–2 months of experience in product development or software engineering.
- Proficiency in at least one language such as Java, Python, or Golang, plus understanding of APIs, testing, and edge cases.
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, including arrays, trees, graphs, heaps, sorting, recursion, and dynamic programming.
- Familiarity with discrete mathematics concepts like probability and combinatorics.
- Curiosity to learn, ability to navigate ambiguity, and empathy for customers when building products.
- Bonus: Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance coding and debugging workflows.
About CRED
CRED is a members-only community that rewards India’s most trustworthy and creditworthy individuals for responsible financial behavior. The company aims to build a culture where trust and creditworthiness are the norm, creating products and experiences around this core value. CRED’s team is known for combining high technical excellence with diverse creative talents, fostering an environment where ambitious ideas can thrive.
Why Join Us?
- Work with some of the best product and engineering talent in the fintech ecosystem while solving meaningful problems at scale.
- Enjoy a transparent, flexible work culture with no rigid work timings or traditional designations, focusing on impact over hours.
- Benefit from a supportive environment including in-house pantry, provided meals, paid sick leave, and comprehensive health insurance.
- Opportunity to convert to a full-time engineering role starting July 2026 after a successful internship beginning January 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application through the given link and fill in the required form on the platform. If selected, candidates should be available to join as interns in January 2026 and transition to full-time roles in July 2026.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: This job post is for informational purposes only. The company reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close the position at any time without notice. Applicants should verify details through official company channels before applying












