About Vahan

Vahan is a YC-backed AI-powered hiring marketplace connecting blue-collar workers with employment opportunities at scale. We're building technology that transforms how India's frontline workforce finds jobs.

About the Role

We're looking for a Software Development Engineer Intern to join our engineering team for a 6-month internship. You'll work on real, production-facing features across our stack — building and shipping code that impacts how millions of workers access job opportunities.

What You'll Do

Build and ship features across the frontend (React) and backend (Node.js, PostgreSQL)
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
Collaborate closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers on feature design and implementation
Debug and resolve issues in existing systems
Contribute to technical discussions and bring fresh perspective to engineering decisions

What We're Looking For

Strong fundamentals in React (component architecture, state management, hooks) and Node.js (REST APIs, async patterns)
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL — schema design, queries, basic optimization
Must have completed at least one prior internship in a software engineering role
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with high ownership
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or a related field

Good to Have

Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) or CI/CD pipelines
Prior experience building or contributing to a production application

What You'll Get

Hands-on experience building production systems used at scale
Direct mentorship from senior engineers
High ownership from day one — you'll ship real features, not just tickets
A front-row seat to how a fast-growing startup operates

Software Engineer Intern