Software Engineering Intern

The founders built the first version of the site in 2017 on nights and weekends. Orders are packed by hand for two carrier pickups a day, and customer emails go to whoever is free.

Overview

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. We talk mostly in Slack and hop on quick calls when something needs discussing.

What you'll do

• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same
• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations

Requirements

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Linux command line basics
• 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
• Code review on every pull request, so expect a lot of feedback on naming, tests and structure
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers

Duration: 10 weeks

Start date: May 2027

Stipend: $42.50-$45.00 an hour

What we offer

• Return offer opportunities
• Paid company holidays
• Flexible hours
• Paid sick time
• Company laptop

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Duration: 10 weeks. Start: May 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Willow Creek Marketplace.