Backend Software Engineering Intern
Job
About the role
Enterpret is an emerging AIβdriven analytics platform that helps enterprises turn unstructured data such as customer calls, chats, and emails into actionable insights. Founded by a team of seasoned data scientists and engineers, the company leverages natural language processing, machine learning, and cloudβnative architectures to deliver realβtime sentiment analysis, intent detection, and trend forecasting. With offices in Bengaluru and a growing client base across fintech, eβcommerce, and telecom, Enterpret is positioned as a fastβgrowing startup that values innovation, collaboration, and rapid product delivery.
The Backend Software Engineering Intern role is designed for enthusiastic computer science or engineering students who want to gain handsβon experience building scalable, serverless backend services. Working closely with senior engineers, the intern will contribute to core product features, integrate AI models into APIs, and help maintain highβperformance data pipelines. This internship offers exposure to modern cloud technologies, mentorship from industry experts, and the possibility of a PreβPlacement Offer (PPO) based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend components using AWS serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.).
- Implement RESTful APIs that expose AIβpowered functionalities to frontβend applications.
- Participate in system design discussions, contribute to architecture decisions, and document technical solutions.
- Write clean, testable code in Python or Node.js and ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing to guarantee reliability and low latency.
- Debug production issues, perform rootβcause analysis, and propose optimizations.
- Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machineβlearning models into the backend workflow.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline.
- Maintain proper version control, code reviews, and documentation.
- Stay updated with emerging serverless patterns and suggest improvements.
Tech Stack: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Python, Node.js, Docker, Git, CI/CD, REST/GraphQL, basic ML model serving.
Growth Path: Successful interns may receive a fullβtime offer as a Backend Engineer, with clear career ladders toward senior engineering, architecture, or AIβfocused roles. The environment encourages learning, crossβfunctional collaboration, and ownership of endβtoβend features.
Why Join Enterpret: You will work on cuttingβedge AI products that impact real business decisions, receive mentorship from seasoned engineers, and be part of a vibrant startup culture that rewards curiosity and impact. The onβsite Bengaluru office provides a collaborative atmosphere with regular tech talks, hackathons, and opportunities to interact directly with product and data teams.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Pursuing a Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or any Engineering discipline from a Tierβ1 college; Minimum aggregate of 60% (or CGPA 6.0/10); Expected graduation batch 2025β2027; No active backlogs at the time of joining; Must have completed at least one prior internship in a relevant backend, software engineering, or AI role; Must be able to work onβsite in Bengaluru.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Round 1: Online coding assessment (DSA and basic programming)
- Round 2: Technical interview (system design, backend concepts, AWS serverless)
- Round 3: HR interview (fitment, availability, internship expectations)
Prep kit
20 resourcesStudy material 4
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 5
Explain OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) principles with real-world examples in Python. Answer
What is the time and space complexity of QuickSort vs MergeSort? Answer
Explain the difference between SQL Indexing (B-Tree vs Hash) and when not to use an index. Answer
What happens under the hood when you enter a URL in a browser? Answer
What is the difference between REST and GraphQL APIs? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Job's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Python directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.