Summer Software Engineering Intern (Remote)

Content moderation runs around the clock, with reviewers in multiple time zones and languages. We're looking for a Summer Software Engineering Intern (Remote). Our Platform team is five engineers working fully remote across two time zones. The intern picks up small backend tickets first and moves to bigger features once comfortable. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in Kenya. Reliable internet and a power backup are a must.

THE WORK:

• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks

YOU SHOULD BE:

• Available for the full internship period
• Eligible to work in Kenya
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)

4 months, starting Dec 2026. Stipend: KES 38,000-KES 53,000 a month.

Perks: Internet allowance, Paid public holidays, Flexible hours.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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