Spot & Tango Looking for Software Engineering Intern at New York, NY Full Time

⏳ Duration: 11 weeks (June 2nd – August 15th)

🕒 Schedule: 40 hours per week

💼 Salary: $600-$1,000/week

Who We Are

At Spot & Tango, we’re on a mission to make every dog healthier and every pet parent happier. We deliver personalized, veterinarian-approved meal plans made with real, human-grade ingredients on a subscription basis. As a fast-growing, VC-backed e-commerce startup, we’re solving real-world challenges in pet health, logistics, and customer experience with technology.

Join us this summer for a hands-on, high-impact internship, where you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, tackle meaningful projects, and gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced, startup environment.

What You’ll Do

Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the internship. Your mentor will help you deliver a full end-to-end project, ensuring you gain hands-on experience in real-world software development.

• Build and improve internal tools and customer-facing applications, primarily using React, React Native, and Django
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to bring ideas to life and enhance user experiences.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, who will provide you feedback in code reviews, helping you deepen your understanding of modern software development best practices.
• Help develop technical documentation and foster knowledge sharing within the team.
• Learn about the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in a fast-paced startup environment and contribute to agile development processes.
• Keep up with emerging technologies and explore ways to improve our products and systems.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript etc.).
• Familiar with web development (React, Django, Node.js, or similar frameworks) and backend systems.
• Understanding of databases (SQL vs NoSQL) and API design (REST).
• Passionate about technology and excited to work in an agile, fast-moving startup environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with AWS or Heroku and dog lovers are a plus!

Why Spot & Tango?

✨ Real-World Experience: Work on production-level projects with direct business impact.

🧑‍💻 Hands-On Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers invested in your growth.

🚀 Startup Culture: Fast-moving, high-impact, and collaborative environment.

🐶 Dog-Friendly Office: If you love dogs, you’ll feel right at home.

💰 Paid Internship: Because great work deserves recognition.

If you have a passion for technology, a desire to work with a high-performing engineering team this summer, and are excited about contributing to the growth of a DTC startup, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.