Spot & Tango

Build and improve internal tools and customer-facing applications, collaborate with engineers and designers, and contribute to the software development lifecycle. | Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field, proficient in programming languages like Python or JavaScript, familiar with web development frameworks, databases, and API design. | 📍 Location: New York, NY ⏳ Duration: 11 weeks (June 1 - August 14) 🕒 Schedule: 40 hours per week Who We Are: At Spot & Tango, we’re on a mission to make every dog healthier and every pet parent happier. We deliver personalized, veterinarian-approved meal plans made with real, human-grade ingredients on a subscription basis. As a fast-growing, VC-backed e-commerce startup, we’re solving real-world challenges in pet health, logistics, and customer experience with technology. Join us this summer for a hands-on, high-impact internship, where you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, tackle meaningful projects, and gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced, startup environment. What You’ll Do Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the internship. Your mentor will help you deliver a full end-to-end project, ensuring you gain hands-on experience in real-world software development. Build and improve internal tools and customer-facing applications, primarily using React, React Native, and Django Work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to bring ideas to life and enhance user experiences. Collaborate with senior engineers, who will provide you feedback in code reviews, helping you deepen your understanding of modern software development best practices. Help develop technical documentation and foster knowledge sharing within the team. Learn about the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in a fast-paced startup environment and contribute to agile development processes. Keep up with emerging technologies and explore ways to improve our products and systems. Who You Are Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript etc.). Familiar with web development (React, Django, Node.js, or similar frameworks), AWS, and backend systems. Understanding of databases (SQL vs NoSQL) and API design (REST). Passionate about technology and excited to work in an agile, fast-moving startup environment. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Dog lovers are a plus! Why Spot & Tango? ✨ Real-World Experience: Work on production-level projects with direct business impact. 🧑‍💻 Hands-On Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers invested in your growth. 🚀 Startup Culture: Fast-moving, high-impact, and collaborative environment. 🐶 Dog-Friendly Office: If you love dogs, you’ll feel right at home. 💰 Paid Internship: Because great work deserves recognition. If you have a passion for technology, a desire to work with a high-performing engineering team this summer, and are excited about contributing to the growth of a DTC startup, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is a hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office. In office presence is required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.