Software Engineering Intern

# Software Engineering Intern Internship Las  Vegas, NV3 months · $2,080/moMon-Fri, 9-5 (40 hrs/wk)
In-personA hands-on role for someone who wants to build production features across the full stack and ship code that real users interact with daily.

We're a small team building two products.
** Skillify
* * runs career workshops and mentorship programs for students - we've reached thousands of students across 220+ schools.
** Kinship Labs
** is the AI-powered relationship management platform that powers Skillify and helps other organizations maintain personalized, human connections at scale across SMS and email. You'll ship code that powers both.

You'll work directly with the engineering team to build production features across the full stack. This is hands-on work - frontend development, backend APIs, database design, and shipping code that real users interact with daily.
** Work environment:
** full-time office setting with a small, collaborative team. You'll have a dedicated workstation, access to professional AI tooling (Claude, OpenAI, etc.), and direct mentorship from senior engineers.## What you'll actually do Frontend development (45%)
* Build user-facing features using React, Next.js, and Type Script
* Implement responsive UI components with Tailwind CSS
* Work with design specs to translate mockups into functional interfaces
* Optimize frontend performance and user experience
* Write clean, maintainable component code with proper state management

Backend development (40%)
* Build and extend REST API endpoints using Node.js and Express
* Design and implement database schemas using Prisma ORM
* Write efficient SQL queries for PostgreSQL (Supabase)
* Integrate third-party APIs (Twilio, Gmail, etc.)
* Implement proper error handling, validation, and logging

Testing & Dev Ops (15%)
* Write unit and integration tests for new features
* Participate in code review - both giving and receiving feedback
* Deploy code through CI/CD pipelines
* Debug production issues and implement fixes## What you'll learn

By the end of this internship, you'll be able to:
* ** Build full-stack features end-to-end** - take a feature from requirements to production across frontend, backend, and database layers
* ** Write production-quality code** - deliver clean, tested, and maintainable code that meets professional standards
* ** Work with modern web technologies** - gain proficiency in React, Next.js, Type Script, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
* ** Design database schemas** - model data effectively using Prisma ORM and relational database principles
* ** Use professional development workflows** - Git/Git Hub, code review, CI/CD, and collaborative software development
* ** Debug and troubleshoot** - diagnose issues across the stack and implement effective solutions## What we're looking for Required
* Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
* Coursework in data structures, algorithms, and software development
* Familiarity with at least one programming language (JavaScript/Type Script, Python, Java, etc.)
* Some exposure to web development (coursework, bootcamp, or personal projects)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have
* Experience with React or other frontend frameworks
* Familiarity with Node.js or backend development
* Experience with SQL and relational databases
* Personal projects, hackathons, or open source contributions
* Familiarity with Git and Git Hub## Tech you'll work with
* ** Frontend:
** Next.js, React, Type Script, Tailwind CSS
* ** Backend:
** Node.js, Express, Prisma ORM
* ** Database:
** PostgreSQL via Supabase
* ** AI integration:
** OpenAI API, Claude API
* ** Version control:
** Git/Git Hub
* ** Deployment:
** Vercel (frontend), Cloudflare Workers (backend)
* ** Communication:
** Slack## Mentorship & path to full-time

You'll get daily check-ins with progress review, weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions, direct access to senior engineers for technical guidance, and code review on all your work.

This internship is designed with a potential transition to a full-time role in mind. At the end of the 3-month program, strong performers may be offered a full-time engineering position. Final hiring depends on mutual fit, business needs, and available funding at the time of evaluation.

If you read this and thought "I was literally born for this" - we want to hear from you.
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