SDE Intern

Job Title: Software Development Engineer Intern

Function: Engineering – Software Development

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore (Work from Office)

Role Type: Internship

Duration - 6 months

About AppsForBharat (Sri Mandir App)

AppsForBharat, a SeriesC funded faith-tech startup, is backed by India’s leading VCs including Fundamentum, Susquehanna Asia VC, Peak XV Partners (previously Sequoia Capital), Elevation Capital, and BEENEXT.

Our mission is to build digital platforms that fulfill the devotional and spiritual needs of hundreds of millions of users in India and globally.

Our flagship product, Sri Mandir, is the world’s largest app for Hindu devotees. With over 20–25% month-on-month growth, the app enables users to engage in spiritual practices, access sacred content, and connect with temples and rituals in a deeply meaningful way.

India’s devotion economy is a $44B market with immense potential for innovation. AppsForBharat is at the forefront of this transformation, creating deeply immersive spiritual experiences for users.

Role Description

As a Software Development Engineer Intern, you will work closely with our engineering team to design, build, and optimize scalable systems that power Sri Mandir. This internship will give you hands-on exposure to real-world product development, including designing APIs, writing clean and efficient code, and ensuring performance and reliability at scale.

You’ll get to work on complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment while learning best practices in system design, development, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Coding

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry standards.
• Contribute to feature development, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
• Collaborate with senior developers in designing and implementing backend and frontend components.

Code Quality & Collaboration

• Participate in peer code reviews and technical discussions.
• Work closely with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in code quality, performance, and scalability.

Learning & Contribution

• Gain exposure to cloud technologies, databases, and scalable architectures.
• Understand and contribute to microservices, APIs, and data-driven systems.
• Take ownership of small modules or features under mentorship and guidance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Recently completed or pursuing B.Tech
• Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or Go.
• Basic knowledge of web development frameworks, databases, and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD concepts, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Analytical problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Join Us

Work on high-impact products reaching millions of users across India and the globe.

Learn from experienced engineers and build scalable system