Software Engineering Intern

Skillify; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person internship

Mentorship from senior engineers

Access to AI tooling (Claude, OpenAI)

Dedicated workstation

Job summary

Skillify is offering a hands-on Software Engineering Internship in Las Vegas, NV. You will work on full-stack features across frontend and backend, shipping code users interact with daily.

The team values mentorship, modern web tech, and collaboration in an in-person office setting. The role covers frontend, backend, database design, and deployment workflows, with daily guidance from senior engineers and access to AI tools like Claude and the OpenAI API.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and web development concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Frontend development using React/Next.js with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS.
• Build and extend REST APIs with Node.js and Express; design database schemas with Prisma and PostgreSQL.
• Write unit/integration tests; participate in code reviews and CI/CD workflows.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Web development basics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/related

Tools

React

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

Node.js

Express

Prisma ORM

PostgreSQL

Git/GitHub

OpenAI/Claude API

Job description

# Software Engineering InternInternshipLas Vegas, NV3 months · $2,080/moMon-Fri, 9-5 (40 hrs/wk)In-personA hands-on role for someone who wants to build production features across the full stack and ship code that real users interact with daily.We're a small team building two products. **Skillify** runs career workshops and mentorship programs for students - we've reached thousands of students across 220+ schools. **Kinship Labs** is the AI-powered relationship management platform that powers Skillify and helps other organizations maintain personalized, human connections at scale across SMS and email. You'll ship code that powers both.You'll work directly with the engineering team to build production features across the full stack. This is hands-on work - frontend development, backend APIs, database design, and shipping code that real users interact with daily.**Work environment:** full-time office setting with a small, collaborative team. You'll have a dedicated workstation, access to professional AI tooling (Claude, OpenAI, etc.), and direct mentorship from senior engineers.## What you'll actually doFrontend development (45%)* Build user-facing features using React, Next.js, and TypeScript* Implement responsive UI components with Tailwind CSS* Work with design specs to translate mockups into functional interfaces* Optimize frontend performance and user experience* Write clean, maintainable component code with proper state managementBackend development (40%)* Build and extend REST API endpoints using Node.js and Express* Design and implement database schemas using Prisma ORM* Write efficient SQL queries for PostgreSQL (Supabase)* Integrate third-party APIs (Twilio, Gmail, etc.)* Implement proper error handling, validation, and loggingTesting & DevOps (15%)* Write unit and integration tests for new features* Participate in code review - both giving and receiving feedback* Deploy code through CI/CD pipelines* Debug production issues and implement fixes## What you'll learnBy the end of this internship, you'll be able to:* **Build full-stack features end-to-end** - take a feature from requirements to production across frontend, backend, and database layers* **Write production-quality code** - deliver clean, tested, and maintainable code that meets professional standards* **Work with modern web technologies** - gain proficiency in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL* **Design database schemas** - model data effectively using Prisma ORM and relational database principles* **Use professional development workflows** - Git/GitHub, code review, CI/CD, and collaborative software development* **Debug and troubleshoot** - diagnose issues across the stack and implement effective solutions## What we're looking forRequired* Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field* Coursework in data structures, algorithms, and software development* Familiarity with at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, etc.)* Some exposure to web development (coursework, bootcamp, or personal projects)* Strong written and verbal communication skillsNice to have* Experience with React or other frontend frameworks* Familiarity with Node.js or backend development* Experience with SQL and relational databases* Personal projects, hackathons, or open source contributions* Familiarity with Git and GitHub## Tech you'll work with* **Frontend:** Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS* **Backend:** Node.js, Express, Prisma ORM* **Database:** PostgreSQL via Supabase* **AI integration:** OpenAI API, Claude API* **Version control:** Git/GitHub* **Deployment:** Vercel (frontend), Cloudflare Workers (backend)* **Communication:** Slack## Mentorship & path to full-timeYou'll get daily check-ins with progress review, weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions, direct access to senior engineers for technical guidance, and code review on all your work.This internship is designed with a potential transition to a full-time role in mind. At the end of the 3-month program, strong performers may be offered a full-time engineering position. Final hiring depends on mutual fit, business needs, and available funding at the time of evaluation.If you read this and thought "I was literally born for this" - we want to hear from you.