Full Stack Development Intern

At SignSetu, we are dedicated to transforming Deaf education through our innovative web application. Our mission is to create an engaging and accessible learning platform that empowers Deaf learners and promotes their educational growth.

Joining SignSetu means more than writing code; it means amplifying voices that have been too quiet for too long. You'll collaborate with an inclusive team that celebrates diverse perspectives, ships features that land in real classrooms, and measures success by the smiles and "aha" moments of Deaf learners across India. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse team at SignSetu. We believe that talent and skills come in various forms, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and categories as long as they possess the passion and dedication required for the position.

What You'll Do

• Build and iterate on learner and teacher dashboards in Next.js (TypeScript, Node.js, App Router, React Server Components).
• Design secure Supabase edge functions, Auth flows, and storage with Row-Level Security.
• Model and optimize content, progress, and analytics data in MongoDB (indexes, aggregation pipelines).
• Integrate real-time captioning and sign-language video assets.
• Create data pipelines for AI models.
• Write unit/integration tests (Vitest/Jest, Playwright) and perform peer code reviews.
• Profile performance, shrink bundle sizes, and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with Operations to roll out releases to partner Deaf schools, gather feedback, and squash production bugs quickly.

Technical Must-Haves

• Pursuing/completed a CS-related degree or equivalent self-taught experience (we give more importance to practical experience).
• 6+ months hands-on with React/Next.js, TypeScript and Node.js.
• Working knowledge of Supabase (Auth, Postgres, Storage) or strong SQL fundamentals.
• Basic proficiency in MongoDB CRUD, schema design, and aggregation.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub flow and modern JS tooling (pnpm or yarn, eslint, prettier).

Soft-Skill Superpowers

• Empathetic communication — explain complex ideas to both engineers and non-technical educators.
• Active listening — seek to understand classroom pain points before coding a solution.
• Problem-solving mindset — treat bugs as puzzles; propose multiple options before choosing the best fix.
• Time management & deadline discipline — break features into achievable tasks, stay laser-focused, and put in the extra effort required to ship on schedule.
• Adaptability — embrace shifting requirements that arise from live classroom feedback.
• Work ethic & grit — roll up your sleeves when timelines tighten, maintaining quality while driving features over the finish line.
• Self-awareness & humility — ask questions early, accept constructive critique, and iterate quickly.
• Collaboration — work asynchronously across product, design, and operations using Slack, Notion, and GitHub PRs.
• Emotional intelligence — maintain composure during high-pressure releases and foster a supportive team culture.

Nice-to-Have Extras

• Live projects (share links) If you have real building experience, then we encourage you to apply.
• Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, or ShadCN knowledge.
• ML/AI Deployment Experience.
• CI/CD exposure (GitHub Actions, Vercel Deploy Hooks).
• Interest in AI/LLMs for caption generation or sign-language recognition.

What Makes the Culture Cool

We believe work should energize, not exhaust. At SignSetu you won't be judged by how long you sit in front of a screen but by the impact your code makes in Deaf classrooms.

• Impact > Hours: We care about outcomes, not timecards. Hit your goals, then take the evening off.
• Zero micromanagement: You'll have a mentor, not a manager breathing down your neck.
• Grow into a tech lead: Weekly architecture reviews are designed to elevate you from contributor to decision-maker.
• Transparent roadmaps: Everyone sees the product backlog and can pitch ideas—interns included.

Apply Here

This is a paid full-time internship position with a duration of 4 months, starting immediately. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the Deaf community and play an active role in improving Deaf education. We provide a stipend, Certificate, Letter of Recommendation, extensive learning opportunities, and the chance to make a direct social impact on the education of Deaf students.