Software Engineer Intern

Help desk calls are answered from 7 a.m. We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern. The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the US.

What you will do

Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply. Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work. Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++. A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself.

5 months, starting Dec 2026. Stipend: $45.00 - $62.50 per hour.

Perks: Company laptop, Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager, Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual), Paid sick time, Paid company holidays.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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