Software Engineer(Intern)- Backend

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Python(Django/FastAPI)

• Write efficient queries and manage data models in PostgreSQL

• Work with Redis for caching, queues, and improving service performance

• Collaborate with frontend and QA engineers to ship end-to-end features

• Write clean, tested, well-documented code and participate in code reviews

• Debug and optimize existing services for performance and scale

• Work with large datasets related to blockchain transactions (exposure to tools like ClickHouse is a plus)

Required Skills

• Strong fundamentals in Python and object-oriented programming

• Understanding of Django/FastAPI or any Python web framework

• Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) — schema design, indexing, query optimization

• Basic understanding of caching concepts and tools like Redis

• Understanding of REST API design principles

• Strong problem-solving and DSA fundamentals (arrays, trees, graphs, hashing)

• Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows

Good to Have

• Exposure to Docker/containers

• Familiarity with message queues (Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ)

• Personal projects, open-source contributions, or competitive programming profile

• Curiosity about blockchain/crypto — no prior crypto knowledge required

• Exposure to relevant AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted coding tools)

Eligibility

• Final year (graduating 2027) B.Tech/B.E./Dual Degree students

• From IIT / NIT / IIIT only

• CSE, IT, or closely related computer science branches only

• Strong academic record and demonstrated coding ability (via projects, competitive programming, or coursework)

• Preference given to candidates with open-source contributions, external/personal projects beyond academic coursework, and prior internship experience

       Duration: 1 year

       Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days/week in office, 2 days work-from-home)

       Stipend: [As per company policy]

       Post-internship: High performers may be offered a full-time role, subject to a 2-year service lock-in period

❤️ Well Being, Compensation and BenefitsWe care about your well-being. Along with excellent health insurance, we offer flexible time off, learning & development initiatives and hours that are designed to provide work/life balance.  We regularly host team-building sessions and encourage discussions around mental health.  
We reward talent and believe in acknowledging people for their contributions.  We offer industry-leading compensation, along with generous equity.  As a rapidly growing business, there are endless opportunities to grow your career with Merkle Science.

Sourced from Merkle Science's official listing — full details and how to apply at the link above.