Software Development Engineer Intern
BharatCode
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. Paid plans start at ₹399 a month and our server stats are public. 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
How it works
- Register for the hackathon: https://bharatcode.ai/hackathon
- Build and submit your project before the round closes.
- Top performers are invited to interview.
- 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.


