ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summer 2026 Internship

Interviews begin January 2026 | Offers extended in March | Start date projected for May

Location: This internship will be based at one of Waystar’s four basecamp locations, offering an in-person experience designed to foster collaboration and hands-on learning.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Waystar is seeking a tech-savvy, solution-oriented Application Engineering Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program. This opportunity is perfect for students who are passionate about software development, problem-solving, and building tools that make a real impact in the healthcare technology space.

As an Application Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to support the development, testing, and optimization of Waystar’s applications.

What You’ll Gain:

Hands-on experience with application development and engineering best practices

Exposure to agile workflows, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration

Opportunities to contribute to real projects that support Waystar’s mission

Mentorship from experienced engineers and insight into the healthcare tech landscape

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Program Timeline

The interview process for Summer 2026 internships will begin in January 2026, with offers expected to be extended in March. Interns will officially onboard in May, aligning with the start of the summer program.

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.comor follow @Waystaron Twitter.

WAYSTAR PERKS

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
401(K) program with company match
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application Engineering Intern

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