Software Engineer Intern – Global AI-Powered Tech Talent Startup

Job Description

Are you interested in building software that solves real business problems?

Do you want to work at the intersection of engineering, product workflows, AI systems, and real customer use cases ?

SkillsCapital is hiring Software Engineer Interns who will work as core product engineers , not task-based interns. This role is designed to give you end-to-end exposure to how modern, production-grade software platforms are built, shipped, improved, and scaled in a fast-growing AI-powered startup.

You will work closely with the founding team, product managers, and senior engineers, contributing directly to live systems used by global customers . This is a hands-on, high-responsibility internship where you will write real code, solve real problems, and see your work go into production.
About SkillsCapital

SkillsCapital is one of the fastest-growing AI-driven platforms for global technology hiring . Our Talent Cloud enables companies to hire fully vetted, on-demand tech talent and teams across enterprise technologies such as SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle, AI/ML, Cloud, and more .

Within our first year, we have:
Achieved strong product-market fit with global customers Delivered talent across the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East Built an AI-powered platform with real usage, revenue, and continuous feedback loops Established a strong foundation toward a multimillion-dollar annual run rate within a year of the launch Scaled rapidly through iteration, customer learning, and engineering excellence

Our leadership and Advisory team include alumni from Wharton, IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, London Business School , and leaders from IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, Trilogy, and ESW Capital .
What You Will Work On

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute across engineering, product workflows, platform reliability, and AI-enabled systems .
Product Engineering & Feature DevelopmentBuild and enhance core platform features across the candidate portal, client dashboard, and internal tools. Translate product requirements and user workflows into clean, scalable, and maintainable code. Work on backend services, APIs, and data pipelines that power SkillsCapital’s Talent Cloud. Contribute to frontend components and user experiences where applicable. Platform & Systems ThinkingUnderstand how different parts of the platform interact — data, APIs, workflows, and AI layers. Improve performance, reliability, and usability of existing systems. Assist in designing modular, reusable components and services. Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making. AI & Data-Driven Features (Exposure)Support engineering efforts around AI-powered matching, scoring, and intelligence layers. Help integrate structured data models, parsing outputs, and system intelligence into workflows. Work with real-world datasets used by global customers. Engineering Quality & ExecutionWrite well-tested, production-quality code. Participate in code reviews, bug fixes, and refactoring cycles. Assist in test case creation, validation, and deployment readiness. Maintain clear technical documentation and implementation notes. Collaboration & Product FeedbackWork closely with product managers and designers to refine workflows. Understand customer use cases and translate feedback into engineering improvements. Support rapid iteration cycles based on real user behavior and feedback. Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for students, recent graduates, or early-career engineers who want real-world engineering exposure beyond academic or toy projects.

You should apply if you:
Enjoy building things end-to-end — not just writing isolated code Think logically and write clean, structured code Are curious about how software impacts real businesses and users Are comfortable learning new technologies quickly Can take ownership and responsibility for outcomes Want exposure to production systems, not just assignments

Technical background (one or more preferred):
Programming experience in JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, Java, or similar Familiarity with web development, APIs, databases, or cloud concepts Exposure to React, Node.js, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, or cloud platforms is a plus Prior internship, personal projects, or GitHub contributions are a plus but not mandatory Why This Role is a Strong OpportunityBuild real software used by global enterprise customers Work directly with founders and senior engineers Learn how AI-powered, data-driven platforms are engineered Gain exposure to product thinking, architecture, and scalability Develop a strong portfolio of real features and production contributions Experience a high-trust, high-ownership startup culture Compensation & DurationPaid internship with monthly stipend and performance-based incentives Fully remote role Duration: 6 months (flexible based on academic schedules) Strong potential for long-term or full-time opportunities How to Apply

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A short note on why you’re interested in this Software Engineer Intern role Links to GitHub, projects, or portfolios (if available) Confirmation that you’ve read and understood the expectations and compensation structure

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