Lithic Summer Internship Program 2026
Lithic is the modern card issuing and processing platform empowering ambitious financial companies to build the future of payments.
Our infrastructure powers card programs for 100+ innovative clients, from fintechs reimagining credit and digital banking to platforms transforming disbursements and spend management. Companies like Mercury, Flex, and Novo rely on Lithic's developer-friendly APIs, direct network connections, and flawless reconciliation to launch and scale card programs in weeks, not years.
We're building a future where access to better financial products materially improves people's lives, free from the constraints of 30-year-old mainframes and legacy processors. We're proud to be backed by world-class investors who share that vision, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Index Ventures, Spark Capital, Stripes, and Mastercard, along with many others.
We're a team of 160+ across 26 states and 7 countries, headquartered in New York City.
Lithic is seeking motivated, curious and adaptable students to join our inaugural Internship Program! Interns will be placed on one of several teams across the company based on business needs, interests, and team capacity. Lithic's Internship program will start on June 8th, 2026 and conclude on August 14th, 2026.
This program is designed for individuals who are excited to learn how a fast-growing fintech operates and who thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments. Rather than specializing in a single discipline, we want interns to gain exposure to real projects, real problems, and real impact.
In keeping with Lithic’s culture and the evolving nature of our work, we’re most interested in talent, curiosity, and motivation than any one background or set of experiences. We welcome candidates from all majors and academic backgrounds. Previous experience in fintech, payments, or technology is a plus but not required. Dependent on performance, this internship may have the opportunity to convert into a full-time offer upon completion of the internship program.
What You’ll Do and Learn
Responsibilities will vary by team, but may include:
- Support day-to-day projects within your assigned team (e.g., Engineering, Product, Business Operations, or other functions)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teammates and stakeholders across Lithic
- Assist with process improvements, internal tooling, or operational workflows
- Participate in team meetings, reviews, and discussions to better understand how Lithic builds and scales products
- Take ownership of clearly scoped projects and driving them to completion with guidance from your mentor and team
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled or recently completed a undergraduate, graduate, or bootcamp program within the past 2 years
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Clear and thoughtful communicator, written and verbal
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast paced environment
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn how things work
- Ability to take initiative while knowing when to ask for guidance
Location
Interns are expected to work from Lithic’s SoHo office Monday to Friday. We believe in-person collaboration boosts creativity, communication, and agility, which are key to growth.
Benefits for 2026 Summer NYC Interns:
- Commuter benefit
- Catered lunch every Tuesday and Thursday
- Compensation: $22/hour or $30/hour (P&E only)
Benefits for Full-Time US Employees:
- Unlimited PTO
- 12-weeks fully paid parental leave
- 4-Week Fully Paid Sabbatical (earned at your 5-year anniversary)
- Work From Anywhere: work from anywhere in the world 4-weeks each year
- 3% cashback on card purchases with your complimentary Privacy.com employee account
- Health, vision, and dental insurance; HSA Contribution Match
- 401(k) match
- Voluntary Life Insurance and STD/LTD
NYC-based employees work from our SoHo office three days a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are our core days, and you'll choose a third day that works for your schedule and team needs.
In-office employees receive:
- Commuter benefit
- Catered lunch every Tuesday and Thursday