Software Engineer Intern

The platform hosts certification programs for several professional associations. We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern. We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday.

The work

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.

About you

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.

6 months, starting Mar 2027. Stipend: $43.50 - $47.00 per hour.

Perks: Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager, Return offer opportunities, Learning and development stipend, Company laptop, Paid sick time, Home office setup stipend.

If this sounds like a fit, apply with a resume. A cover letter is optional.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

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