Software Engineer Intern – Backend (AI Automation)

About the role

Serval is an AI‑native automation platform building intelligent agents that automate real‑world workflows. As a Software Engineer Intern – Backend, you will work directly on core parts of the platform, contributing production code and seeing your work shipped to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the 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 move quickly toward key product milestones, including shipping and iterating on core platform features.

Required profile

• 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.

Required skills

• 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.

What we offer

• 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.
• Culture: Join a culture that values innovation, ownership, accountability, and fun.