Software Engineer Intern – OPT/CPT Eligible

**We’re building an online 1:1 tutoring platform in the U.S. that helps students connect with great tutors and get personalized learning support. We’re also integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) to power smarter workflows—like tutor matching, lesson planning assistance, and learning insights.** We’re looking for a Software Engineer Intern (Unpaid) who wants to build real product features, ship to users, and grow fast in a startup-style environment. OPT/CPT eligible (students must have their own CPT/OPT work authorization through their school/program). What you’ll work on Build core product flows: student/tutor profiles, scheduling, session management, messaging, payments, reviews Develop backend services \& APIs and maintain clean, scalable data models Create polished, responsive UI components with a strong focus on user experience Integrate third-party services (e.g., Stripe, Zoom/Google Meet, calendar integrations) Implement LLM-powered features (e.g., smart onboarding, matching signals, tutor support tools, learning summaries) Improve performance, reliability, and security for a production web app What you’ll learn / growth opportunities End-to-end product ownership: take a feature from idea → design → implementation → launch → iteration Real startup engineering practices: code reviews, tickets, agile iteration, writing maintainable code Modern full-stack development: API design, auth, database schema, caching, testing, deployment basics Practical LLM integration: prompt design \+ evaluation, guardrails, structured outputs, logging/monitoring User-driven engineering: making tradeoffs based on real feedback and product metrics Requirements Web development experience via coursework/projects (internship experience is a plus, not required) Comfortable with at least one area: Frontend: React / Next.js Backend: Node.js / Python / Java Database: PostgreSQL / MySQL (or similar) Familiar with Git; communicates clearly and takes ownership Nice to have TypeScript, REST APIs, authentication/authorization, Docker, AWS/GCP basics Experience with payments, scheduling systems, real-time messaging, or analytics Interest in EdTech and AI-enabled products Internship details Type: internship (part-time, flexible) Location: U.S. remote-friendly (time-zone aligned preferred) Work authorization: OPT/CPT eligible (must be authorized through your school/program) Duration: Flexible (8–12\+ weeks) Pay: $8\.00 - $9\.00 per hour Work Location: Remote