SDE Intern

Internship details

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. Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.

2. Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage

3. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations

4. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems.

5. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.

6. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works

7. Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them

8. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets

Skill(s) required: Linux, Python, Data Structures, Java, English Proficiency (Written)

Who should apply

1. Available for the full internship period

2. Based in Sri Lanka

3. Own laptop and a reliable internet connection

4. Undergraduates or recent graduates in IT, computer science, management or a related field

Stipend: LKR 60,000-LKR 80,000 per month

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Internet allowance, Informal dress code, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Mentorship from senior team members, Laptop provided for the internship, Free access to paid learning courses

Number of openings: 5

About Torchdeck

Content moderation runs around the clock, with reviewers in multiple time zones and languages. Experiments run constantly, and most product decisions follow A/B test results.

Please include your notice period and salary expectations.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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