Summary
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Join an engineering team as a paid backend development intern and gain hands-on experience building reliable server-side systems. You will develop REST APIs, work with relational and NoSQL databases, improve application performance and scalability, troubleshoot issues, and support authentication and integrations.
Highlights
Paid internship opportunity to develop backend services, APIs, data models, and scalable application infrastructure while collaborating with engineering and product teams.
Description
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Internship
Compensation: Paid internship; compensation to be discussed based on experience and availability.
About the RoleWe are looking for a Backend Developer Intern to join our engineering team and help build reliable, scalable backend systems for modern applications.
You will work closely with engineers and product team members to develop APIs, manage application data, improve backend performance, and support new product features.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys server-side development, databases, and solving technical problems behind the scenes.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain backend services and application logicBuild and integrate REST APIsWork with relational and NoSQL databasesDesign and improve data models and backend workflowsDebug, test, and troubleshoot backend issuesImprove application performance, reliability, and scalabilitySupport authentication, authorization, and third-party integrationsCollaborate with frontend developers on product featuresWrite clean, maintainable, and well-documented codeParticipate in code reviews and technical discussionsAssist with deployment and ongoing system improvementsQualificationsCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fieldFamiliarity with Node.js, Python, Java, or another backend programming languageBasic understanding of server-side development and APIsFamiliarity with SQL or NoSQL databasesUnderstanding of Git and version controlStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGood communication and teamwork abilitiesAbility to learn new technologies quicklyPreferred QualificationsExperience with Node.js, Express, FastAPI, Django, Spring Boot, or similar frameworksFamiliarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar databasesExperience building or integrating REST APIsUnderstanding of authentication and application securityFamiliarity with Docker or containerized applicationsExposure to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Railway, or similar platformsPersonal projects, GitHub contributions, or previous internship experience are a plusWhat We ValueWe value practical problem-solving, clean code, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Candidates with backend projects or hands-on software development experience are encouraged to apply.
