Software Engineer Intern

Location: Remote

At Happy Returns, we’re transforming the most frustrating part of online shopping — returns — into a fast, easy, and delightful experience. Our technology powers seamless returns and exchanges for leading retailers and millions of shoppers.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience building real-world systems that power our platform. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn modern tools and frameworks used in production environments.

This role is ideal for someone who is excited to learn, enjoys solving problems, and wants to apply their academic experience to real-world challenges.

Your day to day

• Contribute to the development of features and improvements across our platform using technologies like TypeScript, React, Golang, Python, and AWS
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to bring ideas to life
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and design sessions to learn engineering best practices
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with guidance from mentors
• Debug issues, write tests, and help improve system reliability and performance
• Learn how scalable systems are built, including exposure to:
  • APIs and backend services
  • Frontend applications (web and mobile)
  • Databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS, serverless/Lambda)
• Contribute to one or more of our teams:
  • Logistics / hub software
  • Consumer products (Returnista iOS app, Returns Portal)
  • Merchant & location dashboards

What you need to bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, or systems)
• Experience writing code through:
  • Coursework
  • Personal projects
  • Internships or hackathons (optional, not required)
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, etc.)
• Interest in full-stack development, backend systems, or frontend applications
• Ability to learn quickly, ask questions, and seek feedback
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, remote environment

Nice to have (but not required)

• Exposure to modern web frameworks (e.g., React)
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Experience with projects using:
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• Python or Go
• SQL or NoSQL databases
• Interest in mobile development (iOS/Android)
• Curiosity about e-commerce, logistics, or sustainability

What you’ll get out of it

• Hands-on experience working on production systems used by real customers
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to modern technologies and engineering practices
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during your internship
• A deeper understanding of how software is built and scaled in industry