Software Engineer Intern

Serval • San Francisco, CA

2d • $11,000 - $11,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Impact: Be a key player in shaping the success of our product and company.
• Growth: Build a fundamentally new AI product offering with the support of our experienced team and investors. Grow rapidly with the company.
• Culture: Join a culture that values innovation, ownership, accountability, and fun.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern