Software Engineer Internship (UNPAID)

Who We AreHoliday Channel is a forward-thinking startup focused on creating innovative solutions like Digital Magazines, Marketplace and Streaming Platform to enhance holiday experiences. Who We Are Holiday Channel is a forward-thinking startup focused on creating innovative solutions like Digital Magazines, Marketplace and Streaming Platform to enhance holiday experiences. Holiday World is a digital media and entertainment company building the world’s first platform for ALL THINGS HOLIDAY where consumers can conveniently find all their holiday needs 24x7x365 — entertainment, shopping, trends, traditions, food, travel, DIY, and the best deals. We created Holiday World to inspire, celebrate, and unite people through holidays, as well as all the traditions and rituals that accompany them. As the first inclusive destination devoted to sharing a global lens on holiday celebrations and preparation, Holiday World is a catalyst for more diverse storytelling and cross-cultural education. Our mission is to give millions of people a reason to celebrate and savor every day, every moment, all year by uniting communities with more joy, more fun, and more compassion. Holiday World is a for-profit company that holds its social mission at its core. What We Offer Immediate opportunity to make an impact on our team, product, and business. A chance to work with a startup that has over 110K users. A get-stuff-done and fun and caring culture. Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of mission. A remote first working environment with an office in Colorado Springs, CO. A platform to lead and innovate within a dynamic startup environment, offering substantial opportunities for professional growth and development. Sponsorship for international students on F-1 OPT ((Optional Practical Training) What This Role Is We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects. This unpaid internship is designed for software engineers who are passionate about web development and want to enhance their skills in full-stack development, with a focus on TypeScript, Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and microservice architecture. As a Software Engineer Intern (MERN Stack with TypeScript), you will work alongside experienced developers, contribute to real-world projects, and gain invaluable experience in full-stack web development. You’ll be involved in all stages of the development process, from concept to deployment, and will have the opportunity to sharpen your skills while building meaningful applications. What You'll Do Collaborate with the development team to design, build, and maintain full-stack web applications using Next.js/React.js, Node.js and Express.js with TypeScript. Implement responsive user interfaces using Tailwind CSS. Create engaging animations and interactions with Framer Motion. Develop and manage PostgreSQL databases. Assist in integrating APIs and third-party services. Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on best practices. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems. Stay updated with the latest web technologies and tools. Work on both front-end and back-end features of the application. Contribute to the planning and design of new software products. What You'll Have 2+ years of experience working with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Proficiency in TypeScript. Strong understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Experience with front-end frameworks (Next.js, React.js) and back-end frameworks (Node.js, Express.js). Familiarity with Tailwind CSS for responsive design. Experience with Framer Motion for animations. Knowledge of PostgreSQL and database management. Understanding of microservice architecture. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and version control systems (Git). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaborativel