Circle
New Grad Software Engineer, Backend 2026
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can travel globally nearly instantly and more cheaply than legacy settlement systems. As a new graduate software engineer, you will help design, develop, and deliver the systems that power our global financial infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs that are reliable, secure, and performant.
Contribute to architecture discussions, system design, and code reviews.
Develop high‑quality, production‑grade software that supports Circle’s mission of raising global economic prosperity through frictionless exchange of value.
Participate in testing, deployment, and monitoring processes to ensure system resilience and quality.
Troubleshoot issues, identify improvements, and help drive technical excellence across the engineering organization.
What You’ll Bring To Circle
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1+ years of professional or internship experience in software development using object‑oriented languages such as Java, Go, or similar.
Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and backend service development.
Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.) and deployment best practices.
Experience working with SQL databases, schema design, and data modeling.
Exposure to distributed systems, microservice architecture, or payment systems is a plus.
A focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable code with strong attention to quality and security.
Excellent communication skills — able to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.
A self‑starter mindset — motivated to learn, ship meaningful software, and continuously improve your craft.
Why you’ll love working at Circle
You’ll join a mission‑driven team committed to building a more open, inclusive, and efficient global financial system.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience with modern backend engineering and cloud technologies.
You’ll thrive in a mentorship‑driven engineering culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth.
You’ll work alongside talented peers who care deeply about technical excellence and real‑world impact.
Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000
We are an
equal opportunity employer
and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the
E‑Verify Program
in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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What You’ll Be Responsible For
Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs that are reliable, secure, and performant.
Contribute to architecture discussions, system design, and code reviews.
Develop high‑quality, production‑grade software that supports Circle’s mission of raising global economic prosperity through frictionless exchange of value.
Participate in testing, deployment, and monitoring processes to ensure system resilience and quality.
Troubleshoot issues, identify improvements, and help drive technical excellence across the engineering organization.
What You’ll Bring To Circle
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1+ years of professional or internship experience in software development using object‑oriented languages such as Java, Go, or similar.
Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and backend service development.
Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.) and deployment best practices.
Experience working with SQL databases, schema design, and data modeling.
Exposure to distributed systems, microservice architecture, or payment systems is a plus.
A focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable code with strong attention to quality and security.
Excellent communication skills — able to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.
A self‑starter mindset — motivated to learn, ship meaningful software, and continuously improve your craft.
Why you’ll love working at Circle
You’ll join a mission‑driven team committed to building a more open, inclusive, and efficient global financial system.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience with modern backend engineering and cloud technologies.
You’ll thrive in a mentorship‑driven engineering culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth.
You’ll work alongside talented peers who care deeply about technical excellence and real‑world impact.
Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000
We are an
equal opportunity employer
and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the
E‑Verify Program
in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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