Backend Software Developer Intern

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About SigIQ.ai

At SigIQ, we’re building the AI infrastructure for the next era of learning — starting with PadhAI, India’s #1 ranked AI tutor that beat 1.3M students and even GPT-4o in live standardized testing. Backed by GSV Ventures, The House Fund, Peak XV (Sequoia India), and Duolingo, we’ve raised $10M to make one-on-one, world-class tutoring accessible to every learner.

What is a Resident Intern?

Our Resident Interns are high-potential engineers who want to work full-time, take on real ownership, and learn by building in the wild. This is a long-term contract (6–12 months), with a clear path to conversion based on performance. Think of it as a launchpad to full-time roles.

Role Overview

• Build highly scalable backend services for GenAI tutoring systems
• Work directly with elite engineers and AI researchers to ship production systems
• Design infrastructure and APIs that power real-time, personalized learning experiences
• Improve performance, observability, and system reliability across deployments

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience writing backends in Python (Django, FastAPI preferred)
• Understanding of web APIs, caching, databases, and scaling
• Experience with GitHub actions, CI/CD pipelines, Webservers 
• Performance profiling and optimization
• High ownership mindset and willingness to learn
• Commitment to 25-30+ hrs/week and long-term contribution



📬 How to Apply

subash@sigiq.ai

This role is built for engineers who want to ship fast, learn fast, and build the foundation of AI-native learning. You're not just building systems, you're shaping the future of education.