Software Engineer Intern

Our product started as a side project in 1986 and now has a few hundred paying customers, mostly in North Carolina. We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern. 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, open to candidates across the US. Normal business hours, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility.

You'll help with

• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them

About you

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests
• A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects

6 months, starting Jan 2027. Stipend: $41.50 to $57.50 per hour.

Perks: Company laptop, Flexible hours, Home office setup stipend, Paid company holidays, Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager, Learning and development stipend.

We read every application and reply within about a week.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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