Software Developer Intern

We operate two 24/7 network operations centers and a security operations center, staffed in three shifts. Certifications include ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, and we hold partner status with Microsoft, Cisco and VMware.

Internship overview

Pasturecross Data Systems is hiring a Software Developer Intern for May 2027. Our Core Services team is five engineers working fully remote across two time zones. The intern picks up small backend tickets first and moves to bigger features once comfortable. This role is fully remote within the US. Hours are flexible, with one short team call each morning. We use Slack, Notion and Google Meet. Cameras on for team calls.

Your projects

• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.

What we're looking for

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2028.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.

Preferred qualifications

• Any previous internship, hackathon or freelance coding work.
• Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef.

What you get out of it

• Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next.
• How a production codebase is organised, deployed and monitored.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.

Program dates: May 2027, 10-12 weeks.

Pay: $55.00-$55.50 per hour

Benefits for interns

• Company laptop.
• Final presentation to leadership.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Paid sick time.
• Flexible hours.

Pasturecross Data Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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

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