Summer 2024 Engineering Intern

About GlossGenius

GlossGenius is an all-in-one solution that over 70,000 customers within the beauty and wellness industry rely on to manage their critical business needs. We like to think of ourselves as a business-in-a-box solution, tailored to the professionals we serve.

Our powerful yet easy-to-use app offers a range of business management tools such as booking and scheduling, advanced marketing, insightful analytics, payment processing, stunning card readers, web hosting – the list goes on. Our mission as a company is to empower small business owners to get back to what they love doing – their creative work – instead of the overwhelming administrative tasks that come with running a business. 

Since 2016, we’ve become an industry leader and disrupter, and we’re poised to continue capitalizing on the momentum our growing, talented team has created. We’re hyper-focused on continuing to evolve the best vertically-focused operating system to centralize the value chain in the beauty and wellness space. We have a proven product-market fit, a strong customer base, and a forward-thinking company culture propelling us into our next phase of growth. 

As we continue to expand our reach and impact, we are seeking highly motivated and talented engineering interns to join our dynamic team for the Summer of 2024.

Position: Engineering Intern 

Location: NYC or Remote

Duration: 10 weeks, from June to August 2024

About the Role

Our goal at GlossGenius is to help small businesses achieve their highest potential - and in order to do that, we need to continue to grow our incredibly talented team. We are looking to hire an individual who is motivated by a challenge, loves being on the cutting edge of technology, and is excited about getting real-world experience building products that will be used by our customers. You will work closely with our extremely talented and experienced engineering team to contribute to the development and enhancement of our products. You will report to an engineering manager or senior/staff software engineer on our team, and you can be based in NYC or remotely in the US.

More on What You’ll Do

• Software Development: Collaborate with senior engineers to design, develop, and test new features and functionalities for our web and mobile applications. Your contributions will directly impact the experiences of our users, including beauty professionals and clients.
• Coding and Troubleshooting: Write clean and efficient code while adhering to industry best practices and GlossGenius coding standards. Participate in debugging and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Product Improvement: Provide valuable insights and suggestions for improving the user interface, user experience, and overall performance of our software applications.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in testing software Deliver high-quality deliverables, write automated unit tests, conduct unit testing, integration testing, and participate in code reviews.
• Data Analysis: Collaborate with data analysts to collect and analyze data related to user interactions with our platform. Use data-driven insights to inform engineering decisions.
• Learning and Growth: Proactively seek opportunities to learn and expand your skills in various technologies and development methodologies. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science or related technical field, with a graduation date between 2024 - 2025. 
• Proficient in programming skills in one or more of the following languages: Javascript, React, Redux, React Native, Node.js, Ruby, Kotlin, Ruby (Rails, Sidekiq), Kotlin (micronaut, jooq), GRPC, Protobuf, and Postgres. 

• Familiarity with web development frameworks and libraries such as Micronaut, Grpc, JobRunr, Logstash, Sentry, DataDog, Postgres, SQL/Jooq, Liquibase, KoTest, KFactories, Temporal, React, Angular, and Node.js is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Availability to work during Eastern Standard Time business hours. 

Let’s Not Gloss Over the Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a fast-growing tech startup, working on real-world projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to industry-leading technologies.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the tech industry (and beyond!).
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that values creativity, diversity, and innovation.
• Potential for future career opportunities based on performance and company growth.
• In office perks such as snacks, beverages, and weekly lunch, plus ad hoc team bonding opportunities throughout the summer. 

The starting base salary for this role in New York is between $25 - $50 per hour. The hourly rate offered is dependent upon many factors including skills, experience, location, and education. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.