Job Description
Join Oakland Innovate Labs' award-winning engineering team as a paid full-time software engineering intern. This immersive 12-week program offers hands-on experience building cutting-edge SaaS products while mentoring from industry veterans. Located in downtown Oakland's tech hub, you'll collaborate on real-world projects that impact millions of users. Perfect for computer science majors seeking to transform academic knowledge into market-ready skills. Our inclusive culture prioritizes growth, innovation, and work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.
As part of our commitment to developing future tech leaders, interns receive: dedicated mentorship sessions, professional development stipends, networking opportunities with Silicon Valley executives, and potential conversion to full-time roles. Our program boasts a 85% hire-back rate for top performers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python/Django
- Implement responsive front-end features with React and TypeScript
- Participate in agile sprints and code review processes
- Optimize database performance using PostgreSQL and Redis
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements using AWS and Docker
- Document technical specifications and API endpoints
- Collaborate with UX designers to implement pixel-perfect interfaces
- Present project progress and demo solutions to stakeholders
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
- Experience with Git, Agile methodologies, and testing frameworks
- Strong problem-solving skills with algorithmic thinking
- Portfolio demonstrating personal or academic projects
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Availability for 40 hours/week for 12 consecutive weeks