Python Engineering Intern

About us:

Since 2003, the company has sold practice management software to dental and veterinary clinics in the US. Blackthorn Digital builds scheduling and dispatch software for field service companies, from two-truck plumbing outfits to regional HVAC contractors. We started in 2003 and have grown to about 80 people.

Overview:

We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. Remote within the US. The team meets in Tampa once a quarter, travel covered.

Day to day:

• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same

What we're looking for:

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027
• 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++
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Docker or a cloud platform such as AWS or GCP

What you get out of it:

• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers
• Code review on every pull request, so expect a lot of feedback on naming, tests and structure

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Dec 2026

Stipend: $43.00 - $49.00/hr

Perks:

• Paid company holidays
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Dec 2026.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Blackthorn Digital LLC.