Software Engineer Internship; unpaid at BALANXBio Michigan

Software Engineer Internship (unpaid) job higan.

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented software engineers to join our growing CS team. These roles offer the opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment and collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering leadership.

20-40 per week

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and modern development practices
• Experience working with Git/Git Hub, pull requests, and code reviews
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under agile sprints
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment

• Proven experience building or maintaining iOS applications
• Strong knowledge of Swift, Swift
  
  UI, Xcode, and/or UIKit
• Understanding of REST APIs, JSON parsing, and mobile architecture
• Experience shipping apps or contributing to production code
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

• Proven experience in mobile app development (preferably iOS).
• Strong knowledge of Swift and Xcode; experience with Swift
  
  UI or UIKit is a plus.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and JSON data handling.
• Experience publishing apps or contributing to production-grade projects.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Prior experience in a startup or cross-functional environment is a plus.

• Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
• Experience designing and maintaining Postgre
  
  SQL or similar databases
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda)
• Understanding of API design, scalability, and system architecture
• 2–3+ years of backend experience preferred

• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience in database design, query optimization, and ORM frameworks.
• Familiarity with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, or Lambda) and cloud deployment workflows.
• Proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) or equivalent backend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of API design, scalability, and version control (Git).
• 2–3+ years of professional backend experience preferred.

• Proven experience with React, Next.js, or similar frameworks
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Type Script
• Ability to build responsive, high-performance websites
• Experience with user authentication, data tracking, and REST API integration
• Strong sense of design quality and UI/UX alignment

• Proven experience in web development (React, Next.js, or similar frameworks).
• Strong grasp of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Type Script, and responsive UI/UX design.
• Experience with web applications that involve user authentication, history tracking, and data management.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration with backend services.
• Prior experience managing or maintaining a live website with real users and records.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with Git / Git Hub and pull request review workflows.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under agile sprints.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional startup environment.

• Hands-on experience building real production systems across mobile, backend, and web platforms
• Direct mentorship from experienced engineers, founders, and product leaders
• Exposure to full development cycles
• Collaboration with a cross-functional team including Product Design, Bio, and AI
• Ability to build portfolio-ready projects and strengthen your professional engineering profile
• Fast, high-growth startup environment with opportunities for rapid skill development
• Consideration for future paid roles, leadership tracks, and long-term company growth
• Recommendation letter based off successful completion of internship
• A chance to make a real impact on a product that users interact with every day