Software Engineering Placement (12 months)

We partner with universities to run online degree programs, from course production to enrolment support. Since 1998, the platform has grown to more than 5,000 corporate customers. Deadlines cluster at the end of the quarter when clients spend their budgets.

About the internship

Wheatside is hiring a Software Engineering Placement (12 months) for Dec 2026. 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 within Chile. The team meets in Santiago once a quarter, travel covered. Normal business hours, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility. You will need a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work.

Your projects

• 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.
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.
• 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.
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.

What we're looking for

• Eligible to work in Chile.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Django, Flask, FastAPI or Express.
• Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef.
• Knowledge of Linux command line basics.

What you get out of it

• You will ship at least one feature that real users touch before the internship ends.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.

Program dates: Dec 2026, 6 months.

Pay: CLP 970,000 - CLP 1,200,000/month

Perks

• Certificate of completion.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Mentorship.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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