Software Developer Intern

About Paddockpoint Labs:

We run a marketplace with over 300,000 active sellers and fulfillment centers in four regions. Paddockpoint Labs operates consumer websites and apps used by tens of millions of people each month. We started in 2001 and have grown to about 480 people.

About the role:

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 New York City once a quarter, travel covered. Weekday working hours, with room to shift your day when needed.

What you'll do:

• 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
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations
• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems

Who can apply:

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Based in the US for the duration of the internship
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Docker or a cloud platform such as AWS or GCP
• Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef
• Familiarity with Django, Flask, FastAPI or Express

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $44.50 to $54.00/hr

What we offer:

• Home office setup stipend
• Flexible hours
• Company laptop
• Paid sick time
• Paid company holidays
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

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