Software Development Engineer (Intern)

BharatMinds; Bengaluru; On-site; Full time

Job description

As a Software Development Engineer Intern at Bharat Minds AI, you will work closely with our team to build, scale, and optimize impactful features. This role is designed for a builder who is passionate about modern web architectures, robust data management, and the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence. You will gain hands-on experience working on real production systems while growing your practical skills in full-stack and AI engineering.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using Next.js and React.
• Design schemas and optimize queries for relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) or non-relational (e.g., MongoDB/Redis) databases.
• Integrate open-source LLMs into user-facing features to enhance automation and intelligence.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between the client and server.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while actively participating in peer code reviews.

What We Value

• A strong foundational knowledge of algorithms and system design.
• Deep curiosity and familiarity with the AI landscape, including LLMs and frameworks like LangChain or Vercel AI SDK.
• A builder's mindset with an eagerness to learn and adapt through hands-on experience.
• Strong communication skills, team collaboration, and overall cultural fit.
• Consistency, problem-solving ability, and a drive to build quality software solutions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in TypeScript and the Next.js and Node.js frameworks (App Router, Server Components).
• Solid understanding of SQL or NoSQL databases and ORMs like Prisma or Drizzle.
• Comfort with Git workflows and collaborative development environments.
• Experience with Tailwind CSS or similar styling libraries is a plus.
• Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate) for AI applications is a strong bonus.
• Previous internship experience associated with other startups is highly preferred.
• Commitment to a 6-month internship duration.

Compensation

• Initial Period: Unpaid for the first 6 months, structured as an intensive learning and development experience.
• Future Opportunities: Based on performance evaluations, interns may be offered a paid internship with a stipend of ₹25,000 per month or considered for a full-time role as an Associate Software Development Engineer (₹5 LPA – ₹6.4 LPA).
• Intensive hands-on learning and development experience.
• Opportunity to work directly on real production systems.
• Practical exposure to modern full-stack development and AI engineering.
• Clear pathways to paid or full-time employment based on performance.
• Mentorship and growth within a supportive startup environment.

We believe in nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities. As an SDE Intern at Bharat Minds AI, you'll be part of a supportive environment where learning is encouraged and contributions are valued.