Backend Engineer Intern

Cadent•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers, and consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes across any platform, any media, and every stage of the customer journey. Learn more at Cadent.com. Cadent is seeking a Backend Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience by working with our teams on real backend systems—not observing from the sidelines. Each intern will also complete one or more individual projects, tailored to their skills and interests, and present their work to the Technology Leadership team at the end of the program. Project scope and timelines will be defined at the start of the internship.

Requirements

Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Strong programming fundamentals in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., C#, Python)
Understanding of how APIs work (HTTP, request/response, basic REST concepts)
Familiarity with relational databases and writing basic SQL queries
Ability to debug problems and reason through backend logic
Experience building projects beyond coursework (projects, internships, or co-ops)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, collaborative, and willing to take initiative

Nice To Haves

Experience with .NET / C#
Exposure to cloud or serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP)
Basic understanding of authentication, APIs, or distributed systems
Experience with Git, CI/CD, or deployment workflows