Software Engineer Internship (unpaid) Job at BALANXBio, Michigan

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  • BALANXBio
  • Michigan

Job Description

Please send your application to: balanx25@gmail.com
Applications through LinkedIn will NOT be considered

Role Description
We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented software engineers to join our growing CS team. These roles offer the opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment and collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering leadership.

Positions Available (Unpaid)
Frontend Engineer - Mobile App
Backend Engineer - Mobile App
Web Engineer

Hours
20-40 per week

Eligibility Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and modern development practices
  • Experience working with Git/GitHub, pull requests, and code reviews
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively under agile sprints
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment

Role-Specifics

Frontend Engineers - Mobile App

Responsibilities:

  • Proven experience building or maintaining iOS applications
  • Strong knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, and/or UIKit
  • Understanding of REST APIs, JSON parsing, and mobile architecture
  • Experience shipping apps or contributing to production code
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in mobile app development (preferably iOS).
  • Strong knowledge of Swift and Xcode; experience with SwiftUI or UIKit is a plus.
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs and JSON data handling.
  • Experience publishing apps or contributing to production-grade projects.
  • Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Prior experience in a startup or cross-functional environment is a plus.

Backend Engineers - Mobile App

Responsibilities:

  • Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
  • Experience designing and maintaining PostgreSQL or similar databases
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda)
  • Understanding of API design, scalability, and system architecture
  • 2–3+ years of backend experience preferred

Requirements:

  • Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience in database design, query optimization, and ORM frameworks.
  • Familiarity with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, or Lambda) and cloud deployment workflows.
  • Proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) or equivalent backend frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of API design, scalability, and version control (Git).
  • 2–3+ years of professional backend experience preferred.

Web Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Proven experience with React, Next.js, or similar frameworks
  • Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Ability to build responsive, high-performance websites
  • Experience with user authentication, data tracking, and REST API integration
  • Strong sense of design quality and UI/UX alignment

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in web development (React, Next.js, or similar frameworks).
  • Strong grasp of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and responsive UI/UX design.
  • Experience with web applications that involve user authentication, history tracking, and data management.
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration with backend services.
  • Prior experience managing or maintaining a live website with real users and records.

General Expectations for ALL Candidates

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience working with Git / GitHub and pull request review workflows.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under agile sprints.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional startup environment.

Opportunities & Benefits (Non-Monetary)

  • Hands-on experience building real production systems across mobile, backend, and web platforms
  • Direct mentorship from experienced engineers, founders, and product leaders
  • Exposure to full development cycles
  • Collaboration with a cross-functional team including Product Design, Bio, and AI
  • Ability to build portfolio-ready projects and strengthen your professional engineering profile
  • Fast, high-growth startup environment with opportunities for rapid skill development
  • Consideration for future paid roles, leadership tracks, and long-term company growth
  • Recommendation letter based off successful completion of internship
  • A chance to make a real impact on a product that users interact with every day

To Apply
Submit the following as PDFs to Balanx25@gmail.com :

  1. Resume
  2. Short cover letter (include which role you're applying for)
  3. GitHub, portfolio, or app links
  4. Optional: Technical project summary or personal website

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