Python Engineering Intern

Roberts Labs builds scheduling and dispatch software for field service companies, from two-truck plumbing outfits to regional HVAC contractors. We're looking for a Python Engineering Intern. We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. We are headquartered in Los Angeles and have been hiring remotely since 2020. The internship is fully remote. Interns join our Los Angeles team on daily calls and get a named mentor. You will need at least 3 hours of overlap with US Pacific time. Day-to-day communication is in Slack and Google Meet.

You'll help with:

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work
• A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself

10-12 weeks, starting May 2027. Stipend: $53.00 - $69.00 per hour.

Perks: Paid sick time, Flexible hours, Home office setup stipend, Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual), Return offer opportunities, Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.

Please include a short note on why this role interests you.

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

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