Tortoise is an emerging fintech startup that is building India’s device‑leasing benefit ecosystem. By partnering with large enterprises, the company enables employees to lease smartphones, laptops and other gadgets through a simple, employee‑friendly platform. Backed by prominent investors such as Vertex Ventures, Better Capital, Kunal Shah, Sri Harsha Majety and Prajit Nanu, Tortoise has quickly scaled its operations across multiple verticals and is now looking to strengthen its product engineering team. The firm’s mission is to make device benefits easy, rewarding and impactful for both employees and employers, and it does so by combining robust backend services with sleek, user‑centric front‑end experiences. As a Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern, you will be immersed in real‑world product development from day one. The internship spans 4–6 months, with immediate joiners preferred, and offers a competitive stipend of ₹35,000 per month along with a performance‑based PPO ranging from ₹12 LPA to ₹15 LPA. You will work closely with senior engineers, product managers and designers to build, test, and ship features that directly affect thousands of users. The role is hands‑on, giving you exposure to both backend and frontend development, API integration, and the full software lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: 1. Support backend development activities using Node.js/Express or similar frameworks. 2. Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs that power the device‑leasing platform. 3. Integrate third‑party services and internal micro‑services with the frontend. 4. Debug and resolve backend and API‑related issues to ensure high reliability. 5. Contribute to frontend development using Next.js, React, and modern UI libraries. 6. Write clean, modular, and testable code adhering to best practices. 7. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and learning from peers. 8. Collaborate with design and product teams to translate requirements into technical specifications. 9. Assist in performance tuning, monitoring, and scaling of services. 10. Document technical decisions, API contracts, and deployment procedures. Tech Stack: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Docker, AWS (or similar cloud), Next.js, React, TypeScript, Git, CI/CD pipelines. Growth Path: Successful interns are often offered a full‑time PPO, where they can evolve into Software Development Engineer I/II roles, take ownership of critical product modules, and eventually move into senior engineering or product leadership positions. Why Join Tortoise? You will work on a high‑impact product that directly improves employee benefits across India, gain mentorship from seasoned engineers, and experience a fast‑paced startup environment that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning. The blend of backend and frontend exposure ensures you become a well‑rounded full‑stack developer, ready for any future tech challenge.