Backend Software Engineering Intern 2026
Skills
- Python or Golang proficiency
- Distributed systems fundamentals
- Familiarity with databases (Postgres, Redis, DynamoDB)
- Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, SQS)
- Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform)
- REST APIs and Linux server experience
- Comfortable in an agile team environment
Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services and APIs using Python and/or Go
- Build scalable distributed systems to handle high traffic from devices worldwide
- Work with high-concurrency key-value stores (Redis, DynamoDB) and Postgres
- Integrate and work with messaging and logging systems such as Kafka and SQS
- Deploy and manage services using Terraform and Kubernetes
- Contribute to microservice architectures focused on low latency, high throughput, and reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship features and incorporate computer vision components
Education
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related technical field
- Expected graduation by June 2027
Benefits
- Monthly housing stipend plus competitive hourly wage
- Estimated hourly pay range: $55–$65 USD
- Daily catered lunch, complimentary barista drinks, and stocked snacks
- Intern-exclusive events, mixers, and cross-team networking
- Mentorship, Lunch & Learns with executives, and hands-on product experience
- Visa sponsorship support for eligible candidates
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