Software Engineer Intern
Serval · San Francisco, CA · Yesterday
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Role Overview
As a Software Engineer Intern, Backend at Serval, you’ll work directly on core parts of our platform as we build AI-powered automation for modern IT teams. This is a hands-on internship where you’ll contribute real production code, learn how an early-stage product is built, and see your work shipped to customers.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with our CTO and founding engineering team to build and extend backend product capabilities.
- Contribute to backend services that power Serval’s AI-driven automation workflows.
- Learn how to design, implement, and test scalable systems in a production environment.
- Help us move quickly toward key product milestones, including shipping and iterating on core platform features.
What You'll Need
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with an expected graduation date between Dec 2026 - 2028
- Strong fundamentals in computer science (data structures, algorithms, systems).
- Familiarity with at least one backend programming language (Go, Java, Python, or similar).
- Clear communication skills and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-moving environment.
- Excitement about startups, ownership, and building products from the ground up.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to modern backend or cloud technologies (APIs, microservices, containers, or cloud platforms).
- Experience with any part of our stack: Go, gRPC, Kubernetes, React, TypeScript, AWS, or Terraform.
- Previous internship or project experience at a startup or fast-paced team.