Engineering Intern, Platform

Two developers, a designer and a support lead make up most of the company, so everyone touches the product. We are a small, self-funded team building a booking app for independent salons and tattoo studios.

The internship

The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Remote, open to candidates across the US. We do not have many meetings. Most updates happen in writing.

Day to day

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.

Who can apply

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.

Preferred

• Exposure to Docker or a cloud platform such as AWS or GCP.
• Familiarity with Django, Flask, FastAPI or Express.

What you'll learn

• How a production codebase is organised, deployed and monitored.
• Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next.
• Code review on every pull request, so expect a lot of feedback on naming, tests and structure.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $39.50 to $48.00 an hour

Perks

• Home office setup stipend.
• Company laptop.
• Paid sick time.
• Flexible hours.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Return offer opportunities.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Corpus Christi Technologies.