Software Engineering Placement (12 months)

Content moderation runs around the clock, with reviewers in multiple time zones and languages. We're looking for a Software Engineering Placement (12 months). We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in Kenya. Weekday working hours, with room to shift your day when needed. Reliable internet and a power backup are a must.

You'll help with:

• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same

Requirements:

• Available for the full internship period
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work

4 months, starting Jan 2027. Stipend: KES 44,000-KES 54,000 a month.

Perks: Internet allowance, Flexible hours, Letter of recommendation, Possibility of a full-time offer.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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