AI Backend Intern
Job Summary
Awesomeree AI is seeking a Backend Developer Intern to work on real-world production systems using advanced AI coding tools. You will own services end-to-end, ship code from your first week, and collaborate directly with the engineering lead. This role is designed for self-starters who prefer practical building over theoretical shadowing.
Responsibilities
- Ship production features for real e-commerce services
- Build and maintain scalable APIs and database queries
- Design and deploy end-to-end backend services
- Utilize AI coding tools to accelerate development velocity
Required Skills
- Ability to write and debug functional code
- Strong problem-solving and self-learning mindset
- Experience with building side projects
- Passion for shipping real-world software
Job Details
### What You'll Actually Do
- Work directly with the founder and engineering lead on real product.
- Ship features into production that real shops, real customers, and real money flow through.
- Use the world's best AI coding tools (Codex and Claude) to move 5–10× faster.
- Build APIs, write database queries, and manage service deployments.
- Own a service end-to-end: design, build, deploy, monitor, and fix.
### You're Probably Right For This If:
- You have a track record of building things on your own initiative (side projects, scripts, bots).
- You have an 'allergic reaction' to bugs and focus on testing, deploying, and monitoring.
- You enjoy picking up new frameworks, languages, and tools rapidly.
- You prefer shipping an functional v1 over endless architectural debates.
- You are focused on high learning velocity rather than academic credentials.
### What You Get
- Hands-on training with industry-leading AI coding tools.
- A backend skill set that puts you years ahead of traditional fresh grads.
- Direct mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Real production access from Week 2.
- Potential conversion to full-time status based on high-quality performance.