Backend Engineer Internship at Coalition, Inc.

At Coalition, we are pioneering the world of Active Insurance to stop digital threats before they cause harm. Since our founding in 2017, we have combined comprehensive insurance coverage with continuous security monitoring and risk assessment to protect organizations in our hyper-connected world. We believe in bold thinking and are looking for inquisitive minds to help us solve complex digital risks while fostering an inclusive, mission-driven culture.

The role

We are looking for a dedicated intern to join our software engineering team for a full-time, 10 to 14-week engagement. While this position is classified as a senior-level internship, it is designed to provide you with deep mentorship and real-world impact. You will work remotely from anywhere, collaborating with senior technical and business leaders to bring meaningful projects from concept to production.

Core responsibilities

• Take ownership of broadly defined problems by designing and coding effective technical solutions.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, moving your unique ideas from the initial planning phase all the way to production.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software by testing and iterating on your code within an agile development environment.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field, and be entering your final year of study. We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• A solid grasp of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, databases, and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, specifically Go or Python.
• The availability to commit to a full-time internship schedule between June and August.

Compensation and benefits

The base salary for this internship is $93,600 per year. Beyond the compensation, you will benefit from:

• The flexibility of remote work.
• Direct mentorship from an experienced team member who will guide your professional development.
• The opportunity to showcase your completed project to company leadership at the end of your term.
• Potential consideration for future career opportunities within the company.

How to apply

If you are ready to apply your skills to real-world challenges and want to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to submit your application. We look forward to reviewing your background and potentially welcoming you to our team.