About the role#
This is a full-time software engineering internship based in San Francisco. You will work directly with founders to solve complex technical problems. We operate on a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in the office. This role is open to students or recent graduates with a background in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
What you'll do#
- Own and ship features end-to-end.
- Design and optimize systems to handle scale.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and improve overall reliability.
- Contribute new ideas to solve hard technical problems.
- Design and implement real-time features.
- Create recommendation algorithms to suggest content.
What you'll need#
- Strong experience with TypeScript.
- Experience with mobile frameworks like React Native and Expo.
- Interest in viral consumer products and fast shipping cycles.
- A curious, self-driven, and resourceful approach to work.
- Experience with Swift is preferred but not required.
- An entrepreneurial background or experience publishing apps is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Encore (YC F24)
Encore is a software development company based in San Francisco. Founded in 2024, the organization operates with six employees. The company develops consumer applications including a relationship tool called Candle Couples and a conversational search engine for secondhand shopping named Shop Encore. It currently functions as a privately held entity.
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