Software Engineer Intern

Founding Software Engineer Intern (Backend & System Design)

Location: Remote

Duration: 4 Months

Type: Internship

Compensation: Unpaid

PPO Opportunity: Yes

About THYNE

THYNE is building AI-powered commerce experiences, recommendation systems, personalization engines, and intelligent product discovery tools.

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically strong engineering intern interested in backend development, system architecture, databases, APIs, and scalable product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs

• Participate in architecture and system design discussions

• Design database schemas and optimize performance

• Build scalable and maintainable backend systems

• Integrate AI and recommendation engines

• Collaborate with frontend developers and designers

• Contribute to product and technical decisions

Requirements

• Knowledge of Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript

• Understanding of REST APIs

• Familiarity with MongoDB or PostgreSQL

• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals

• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• React or Next.js knowledge

• AWS or cloud deployment experience

• Docker

• AI/LLM integration experience

• System design fundamentals

Benefits

• Exposure to real-world startup architecture

• Work directly with founders

• Ownership of core systems

• Certificate of Completion

• Letter of Recommendation for outstanding performers

• PPO opportunity for top-performing interns