Python Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About Mortise:

Everyone has access to the analytics dashboard, and weekly numbers are posted in Slack. Support shifts are shared, so engineers spend a few hours a quarter answering customer tickets.

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 Dallas, but nobody is required to come in. Monday to Friday, regular working hours, flexible start and finish. A quiet workspace and good internet are required.

What you'll do:

• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• 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.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.
• 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.

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Start date: Summer 2027

Stipend: $44.50-$53.50 per hour

What we offer:

• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Flexible hours.
• Paid sick time.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Company laptop.

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

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

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