Software Development Engineer Intern

Stipend: ₹60,000 per month
Duration: 3 months
Location: Remote

There is only one way to get this internship: perform well in the BharatCode Build League.
We do not shortlist resumes for this role. We look at what you build. Register for the hackathon, build a useful AI app, bot or tool on the BharatCode API and ship it on GitHub. The strongest builders from the hackathon get an interview with us. If you do not take part in the hackathon, we will not be able to consider your application.
Register here: https://bharatcode.ai/hackathon
About BharatCode:
BharatCode makes AI coding affordable for India. We run open models like Qwen and DeepSeek on shared GPUs and make them available through a chat app, a desktop app, a CLI and an API. Students code for free, paid plans start at ₹399 a month and our server stats are public for anyone to see. We are a small team, and interns work on the real product from day one.
What you will work on
• The BharatCode desktop app, CLI and chat
• The model API that hackathon participants and developers build on
• Serving infrastructure that helps us handle more users on limited GPU capacity
• Tools and features for our community, leaderboard and Build League
What we are looking for
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in CS, IT or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Comfortable with Git and GitHub
• At least one project you have built and can show us, big or small
• Experience using AI coding tools, while still being able to explain every line you ship
• Available full time for 3 months, working remotely
Good to have
• Experience with Node.js, React or Electron
• Experience building with LLM APIs, prompting or agents
• Some exposure to Linux servers, Docker or GPU inference tools
• Past hackathon participation or open source contributions
Your project matters more than your college or your CGPA.
How it works
1. Apply here and register for the hackathon at https://bharatcode.ai/hackathon
2. Build and submit your project before the round closes
3. Top performers are invited to interview
4. Selected interns start after results are announced
What you get
• ₹60,000 per month stipend for 3 months
• Real ownership of features used by students and developers across India
• Direct work with the founding team
Internship certificate and a letter of recommendation for strong performers.

Work arrangement
Yes