Engineering Intern, Platform (Remote)

Language learning is the core product, with live classes and self-paced lessons. Most courses are built in Articulate Storyline and Rise, with video produced in-house. Fridays are meeting-free.

Overview

This is a hands-on coding internship. Most of the work is in Python and Node.js, with some SQL and a bit of shell scripting. Remote position. Most of the team is in Chicago, but nobody is required to come in. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday. Most communication happens in Slack, with short video calls when needed.

What you'll do

• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day

What we're looking for

• 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 or 2028
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $42.00 - $57.00/hr

What we offer

• Paid company holidays
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Learning and development stipend
• Home office setup stipend
• Return offer opportunities

No recruitment agencies, please.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Mar 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Harris Training.