Backend Software Engineering Intern (AI)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineering Intern (AI): Building scalable distributed systems for hirify.global's security platform with an accent on high traffic handling and low-latency microservice architectures. Focus on designing features incorporating cutting-edge computer vision and collaborating cross-functionally to launch products.

Location: Must work at hirify.global HQ in San Mateo, CA during fall 2026 (August 31 - December 18)

Salary: $55 - $65 USD hourly

Company

hirify.global is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform.

What you will do

• Build scalable distributed systems capable of handling high traffic from devices deployed around the world.
• Work with high concurrency key-value storage systems (Redis, DynamoDB).
• Work with Postgres relational databases.
• Work with logging and message passing technologies like Kafka and SQS.
• Deploy services via Terraform and Kubernetes.
• Design clean APIs and implement them using Python and/or Go.

Requirements

• Ability to work at hirify.global HQ during fall 2026 (August 31 - December 18)
• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2027
• Prior internship experience developing and launching products
• Familiar with: Python or Golang, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, AWS, Docker, etc
• Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment
• Familiar with REST APIs and Linux servers are a plus

Culture & Benefits

• Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
• Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks
• Intern-exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
• Cross-functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at hirify.global
• Lunch & Learns with company executives

Hiring process

• We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.