Backend Software Engineer Intern

Tessera Labs

United States · Other · Internship

Location: Remote in the U.S.

Duration: 10–12 weeks

Hours: 20+ hours per week

Target Start Date: Immediate

At Tessera Labs, we’re building AI-powered automation systems that streamline complex enterprise workflows. Our technology integrates with platforms like SAP, Salesforce, and Workday, and our multi-agent AI systems optimize operations at scale.

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer Intern who is eager to learn and contribute to real backend systems in a fast-paced startup environment. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to develop APIs, support data pipelines, and help integrate AI-driven features.

What You’ll Do

Assist in developing RESTful APIs and backend services using Python (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy).
Help implement and maintain database schemas, queries, and caching strategies.
Support integration of backend services with AI models and enterprise systems.
Collaborate on scalable, event-driven architectures and data pipelines.
Learn best practices for cloud deployment (AWS or GCP), observability, and security.

What We’re Looking For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Familiarity with Python and basic backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
Basic understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar) and SQL queries.
Interest in distributed systems, cloud services, and scalable backend architectures.
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from experienced engineers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with message queues, caching, or event-driven systems.
Exposure to AI/ML concepts or integrating models into applications.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Understanding of API design principles and RESTful conventions.

Key Skills

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ai cloud fastapi python aws gcp message queues restful apis postgresql salesforce django mysql flask sql

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