Software Engineering Intern

Small accounting firms in Ohio use our engagement letter and e-signature tool, and most heard about us from a colleague. We're looking for a Software Engineering Intern. We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. Remote position. Most of the team is in Columbus, but nobody is required to come in. Standard office hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around them. Most communication happens in Slack, with short video calls when needed.

You'll help with:

• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• 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.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.

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.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• 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.

3 months, starting Jan 2027. Stipend: $38.00 - $52.50 an hour.

Perks: Learning and development stipend, Home office setup stipend, Company laptop, Flexible hours, Paid company holidays.

Applications are reviewed as they come in.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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