Software Engineering Intern at Zeraki
Job Description
Job Summary
At Zeraki, we believe in nurturing technical talent early and intentionally. Our Software Engineering Internship Program is a paid, full-time, 3-month experience designed for ambitious students who want to work on real-world problems, contribute to production systems, and grow rapidly in a high-performance environment.
As an intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll build, ship, and learn alongside experienced engineers, contributing to products used by millions of users across the continent.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend or frontend features in real production systems
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality solutions
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance and scalability
- Contribute to internal tools, automation, or platform improvements
- Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, including system design and testing
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Be in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study
- Must be returning to school to finish your course after the internship
- Available full-time for the entire 3-month program duration
- Able to commit fully to the internship for 3 months (non-extendable)
- Apply for only one intake per calendar year
Core Competencies
- Strong foundational knowledge in computer science and software development
- Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.)
- Familiarity with basic software engineering concepts (e.g., APIs, databases, version control)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A genuine passion for building technology that creates real-world impact
