Engineering Intern, Platform, Summer 2027

About Oakland Data:

Customers use our platform to manage equipment rentals: reservations, check-out, damage photos, invoicing and QuickBooks sync. Most of what we build is back-office software for property managers, including lease tracking, work orders and tenant payments. Founded in 1998, we now have 100 employees.

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 Oakland, but nobody is required to come in. Flexible hours with a daily team call in the morning. You will need a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work.

Day to day:

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• 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
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage

Requirements:

• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++
• A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Linux command line basics

What you get out of it:

• Writing tests is part of the job here, and you will get good at it
• Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Start date: Summer 2027

Stipend: $44.50 to $61.00 an hour

What we offer:

• Paid sick time
• Home office setup stipend
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager
• Paid company holidays
• Return offer opportunities

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

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