We’re hiring engineering interns who can think clearly, solve hard problems, and build real systems. You’ll work across backend engineering, AI pipelines, vector search, and integrations – contributing to production features from day one.
What You’ll DoBuild backend services in Java, Node.js, or Python
Design schemas and work with SQL databases (PostgreSQL)
Implement integrations with external SaaS systems (REST APIs, webhooks)
Work with embeddings, transformer-based models, and vector databases
Build and debug data processing pipelines end-to-end
Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions
Proficiency in one of: Java, Node.js, or Python
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and core CS concepts
Understanding of SQL and basic schema design
Clear reasoning and problem-solving ability
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and operate with ownership
Exposure to transformer models or embedding workflows
Experience with vector DBs (Weaviate, Pinecone, Qdrant, Milvus)
Familiarity with building or consuming SaaS integrations
Knowledge of Docker, Git, or basic cloud concepts
Prior projects in backend systems, ML/AI, or distributed systems
Hands-on experience building production-grade backend + AI systems
Deep exposure to embeddings, retrieval, and integrations
Strong engineering mentorship
Opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance
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