[Remote] Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OpenSesame is transforming workforce development with an AI-powered marketplace of skill-building courses. They are seeking passionate students for a paid summer internship to gain hands-on experience in software development and contribute to AI-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Pair program with team members to gain hands-on experience and learn our engineering, DevOps, and deployment practices
• Participate in team discussions about tools, technologies, and AI-driven innovations while contributing to brainstorming sessions
• Begin learning the technologies we use—such as TypeScript, React, Terraform, AWS, and CI/CD systems—through direct collaboration with engineers across software and DevOps
• Work on individual and team projects, contributing to production-ready code, infrastructure, or automation tools that may include AI-powered solutions
• Actively participate in all team meetings and events to understand how different engineering disciplines collaborate to deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions
• Suggest improvements to processes, workflows, or AI-enabled tools based on your early observations and experiences
• Take ownership of individual tasks and contribute independently to ongoing engineering, DevOps, or AI-related projects
• Support efforts to enhance system reliability, scalability, and automation through the integration of AI and modern engineering practices
• Share insights and knowledge about emerging technologies—especially in AI, automation, and infrastructure—helping foster team learning and continuous improvement

Skills

• Must be a current student enrolled in a college/university program or have graduated within the past 12 months (undergraduate, postgraduate, or associate programs accepted)
• Experience or familiarity with modern technologies such as TypeScript, React, Terraform, AWS, and CI/CD systems
• Ability to participate in team discussions and contribute to brainstorming sessions
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment
• Access to a personal computer and consistent high-speed internet during working hours
• Experience with software development practices, particularly Extreme Programming (XP)
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Node.js, PHP, Drupal, C#, .NET, and Python
• Interest in AI and its applications in learning and work
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools

Benefits

• Professional development sessions
• Networking opportunities
• Book club discussions
• Volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Full access to our course catalog for your own learning and development

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