Software Engineering Intern

Our website and apps help renters search listings, schedule tours and submit applications.

About the role

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 position. Most of the team is in Reykjavik, but nobody is required to come in. Weekday working hours, with room to shift your day when needed. You need a reliable internet connection and somewhere quiet to work.

Responsibilities

• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.

What we're looking for

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028.
• Available for the full internship period.
• Based in Iceland for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours.
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.

Bonus points

• Contributions to an open source project, however small.
• Familiarity with Django, Flask, FastAPI or Express.
• Any previous internship, hackathon or freelance coding work.

What you get out of it

• You will ship at least one feature that real users touch before the internship ends.
• Writing tests is part of the job here, and you will get good at it.
• Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: ISK 330,000 - ISK 460,000/month

What we offer

• Online learning budget.
• Mentorship.
• Company laptop.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

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