Vesta / Engineering Intern | Company Ventures

This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer. Learn more about Company Ventures here

Please note that through Blackstone LaunchPad’s partnership with Company Ventures, this role is ONLY open for students currently enrolled at City University of New York (CUNY) schools. Only CUNY students will be invited to interview and participate.

About the program:

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Overview of Vesta
Vesta is creating pathways to financial empowerment for everyone, starting with immigrant retirement savings. Founded in 2024, our secure digital platform automates ITIN enrollment and retirement savings for gig workers, freelancers, and those who earn cash income. By connecting users to immigrant-friendly financial products, Vesta fosters long-term prosperity and builds a more inclusive financial future.

Position Overview
The Engineering Intern will work closely with the Co-founder & COO, Yanjaa Munkhbat, to develop and refine Vesta’s technology platforms. This role will involve building an MVP solution for retirement products, creating a secure document-sharing system, and supporting the long-term development of a robust tech platform. This is a full internship with a stipend and requires 35 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025.

Specific Responsibilities
MVP Development: Assist in creating a low-code solution for retirement product enrollment, integrating Typeform, Calendly, Zapier, and other automation tools.
Retirement Platform Development: Contribute to a code-based platform that enables secure logins, information sharing, product enrollment, automated translation, and enhanced data security.
Retirement MVP Build: Support the development of a user-friendly tool to help ITIN households connect with banking and retirement accounts.
Full-Stack Development:
Front-end: React development and user experience optimization.
Back-end: Database management, cloud hosting (AWS, Google Cloud), and API integration.
Automation & Security: Implement Zapier, PDF.io, and secure document-sharing features.
Project Collaboration: Work alongside product and business teams to ensure seamless functionality and usability.
Other Duties: You may be asked to complete additional tasks or projects not included in this description. Be open and nimble. We’re a start-up with ever-evolving needs.

Qualifications
Experience or coursework in software development, computer science, or a related field.
Knowledge of front-end (React) and back-end development.
Having a background in building front-end interfaces from prototypes is a plus.
Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, database management, and secure document handling.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for using technology to solve financial inclusion challenges.
Excitement to work for an early-stage start-up focused on scaling quickly and social impact.
Immigrants and those from low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Spanish, Arabic, French, Mandarin or Cantonese as a second language is a plus. 

Hours & Schedule
Hours are flexible but must be agreed upon with your supervisor.
Work will be hybrid, meaning both virtual and in-person in our offices at 150 Court St in Brooklyn.
There may be an option to continue working with our team beyond the internship based on performance and budget.

Why Join Our Team
We’re a lean start-up team, meaning you will have many opportunities to learn and grow quickly.
You’ll get to implement product features that will reach thousands of us households and families. 
You’ll inform the future the future of our product and build something that helps low-income households 
You work with a team that respects you and encourages you to do your best work.

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This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner Company Ventures. Please note all hiring decisions are made by each applicable company. Students are encouraged to conduct their own research and diligence on each employer and on any internship opportunity offered by any employer.