Internship – Software Engineer at Upper Hand

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Flexible hours

Paid internship

Job summary

Upper Hand is offering a paid software engineering internship in the United States. You will work with a team to develop features using Ruby on Rails, React, and JavaScript, participate in code reviews, and learn best practices in a fast-paced, sports tech environment.

The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on project experience, and flexible hours to fit around academic commitments. This internship aims to bridge classroom learning with real-world software development, shaping your early

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a computer science, software engineering, or related degree program.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in programming, particularly with Ruby on Rails, React, and JavaScript. Willingness to learn is valued.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Interest in sports and the sports tech industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our engineering team to develop and enhance features for our platform using Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, and related technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and help maintain high code quality standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Engage in agile development practices and contribute to sprints and project planning.
• Work on real-world projects that impact users nationwide and build software development experience.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

React

JavaScript

Git

Problem solving

Education

Computer science degree

Tools

Git

Job description

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with our engineering team to develop and enhance features for our platform, using Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, and other technologies in our stack.

Participate in code reviews, learn best practices in software development, and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards.

Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving bugs and performance issues.

Engage in agile development practices and become an integral part of our sprints and project planning activities.

Work on real‑world projects that will directly impact our users, gaining experience that will be beneficial for your future career in software engineering.

Who You Are

• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a computer science, software engineering, or related degree program.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in programming, particularly with Ruby on Rails, React, and JavaScript. While proficiency is a plus, a willingness and eagerness to learn is equally valuable.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a genuine passion for technology and innovation.
• Interest in sports and the sports tech industry is a bonus, enabling you to bring fresh perspectives to our projects.

What Else

• This is a paid internship, designed to fit around your academic commitments with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
• Receive mentorship and training that will help bridge the gap between academic learning and real‑world application.
• End the internship with tangible software development experience, working on projects that impact users nationwide.
• Exposure to industry‑standard tools, practices, and methodologies in software development.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to apply your academic learning in a real‑world setting and are excited about making a mark in the sports tech industry, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in this internship, and any relevant projects or GitHub links showcasing your programming skills.

Join Upper Hand and be part of a team that’s transforming the sports industry through cutting‑edge technology and innovation. We’re excited to help you grow your skills and launch your career in software engineering!