Software Engineer Intern

Company Description

At Curio Education, we are committed to innovating the learning experience for students and teachers alike. By merging personalized AI study solutions with classroom management tools, we empower students to achieve subject mastery and equip teachers with meaningful insights to support every learner effectively. Our mission is to shape the future of education, fostering a smarter and more inclusive learning environment for all.

Role Description

This is a remote role offering a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the founders of an early-stage EdTech startup. As a Software Engineer Intern, you won’t just be fixing bugs; you will be architecting solutions. You will collaborate with the leadership team to design, implement, and deploy efficient software solutions that directly impact our users.

You will gain hands-on experience in full-cycle development—building robust backends with Python and FastAPI, integrating them with frontend interfaces, and leveraging cutting-edge AI coding tools to accelerate your workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Collaboration: Work closely with founders to translate product vision into technical reality.
• Backend Development: Build and maintain scalable APIs using Python and FastAPI .
• Full-Stack Integration: Handle the logic for Frontend and Backend communication, ensuring seamless data flow.
• AI-Assisted Engineering: Utilize AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to write, debug, and optimize code efficiently.
• API Management: Design and implement RESTful APIs and handle third-party API integrations.

Qualifications

• Tech Stack: Strong foundational knowledge of Python and experience with the FastAPI framework.
• Web Development Basics: Understanding of how Frontend and Backend interact, specifically regarding API calls (REST, JSON).
• Modern Workflow: Familiarity with or a strong desire to use AI coding assistants to speed up development and problem-solving.
• CS Foundations: Background in Computer Science (or equivalent self-study) with an understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles.
• Soft Skills: High agency, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

What We Offer

• Paid Internship: This is a stipend-based position.
• Mentorship: Direct access to and mentorship from the founding team.
• Impact: Your code will go into production and be used by real schools and students.
• Flexibility: Remote work environment.
• Letter of recommendation: Glowing letters of recommendations based on performance