Role description
HireBuddySOFTWARE & AI ENGINEER (SUMMER INTERN)
Position Title: Software & AI Engineer (Summer Intern) – 2
positions; Preference to US citizen/Green Card
Location: Remote
Start: Summer 2026 (
immediate part-time start available
)
Compensation: Unpaid internship*
*Top performers will be considered for Founding Engineer roles, with future paid compensation + equity based on performance.
🚀 About HireBuddy
HireBuddy is a cutting-edge AI SaaS platform transforming how companies screen and source talent.
Our platform enables recruiters to instantly stack-rank candidates with human-like intelligence, while empowering jobseekers to optimize their job-fit and stand out in competitive markets.
We are now expanding Talent Scout, our next-generation sourcing product that is redefining how companies discover and engage top talent.
💡 What You’ll Work On
This is not a “watch-and-learn” internship. You’ll build real product features used by customers.
You will:
- Contribute to core product development across frontend and backend
- Help enhance our next-gen AI-powered sourcing engine for recruiters
- Work on AI-driven features using LLMs, and modern tooling
- Build scalable web applications end-to-end (design → development → deployment)
- Collaborate directly with founders and play a key role in product evolution
🌟 Why Join?
- Build real AI product experience (not side projects or mock work)
- Work in a fast-paced startup environment with high ownership
- Gain exposure to AI, recruiting tech, and SaaS product design
- Opportunity to transition into a Founding Engineer role
- Be part of a product that is changing how hiring works globally
🎯 Who We’re Looking For
- Current MS in Computer Science or exceptional BS juniors/seniors
- Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn fast
- Ability to work independently in a startup environment
🛠 Required Skills
- React, Next.js, TypeScript
- SQL / database fundamentals
- TailwindCSS
- Experience building web applications
➕ Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Full-stack development experience
- Experience with APIs and integrations
- Familiarity with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI APIs or similar)
- Supabase or similar backend platforms
- Stripe integration experience
⚠️ Important Note
If this posting is active, we are still accepting applications.
All resumes received by April 10 will be reviewed for next steps. Early applications are encouraged.
📬 Apply
You may also email your resume to: hr@hirebuddy.ai
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