Software Developer Intern

Job Title: Software Developer Intern (Unpaid, Future Founding Member Opportunity)

Location: Remote or Hybrid – Based in San Diego, CA

Duration: Long Term

Commitment: Part-time (20 hours/week)

Start Date: Flexible

About TruNeighbor

TruNeighbor is a patent-backed startup building a revolutionary peer-to-peer grocery shopping platform that connects neighbors through real-time geofencing and automated role-switching. Our mission is to redefine last-mile delivery by leveraging the natural shopping patterns of local communities—reducing costs, traffic, and carbon footprint.

We plan to launch within the next 12 months and are looking for dedicated interns eager to grow with us. This internship offers more than just experience—it's a potential gateway to becoming a core team member with exponential growth and earning potential as the company scales.

Check our promo video: https://vimeo.com/1077474187

Position Summary

We're seeking a Software Developer Interns who are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. This unpaid internship is designed for individuals looking to gain real-world experience and potentially grow into a founding engineer role. You will contribute directly to the development of our mobile and backend platforms, helping us prepare for our upcoming product release.

This high visibility role is ideal for someone excited about long-term collaboration with the possibility of transitioning into a paid position and equity-based role upon funding.

Why Join Us?

Be a Founding Member: Get in on the ground floor and help shape the product and culture.

Exponential Growth Potential: As the company grows, so will your role, influence, and earning potential.

Clear Roadmap: We aim to launch within 12 months, giving you the opportunity to be part of a transformative journey from development to market success.

Long-Term Partnership: We're looking for someone who sees this as more than an internship—a path to becoming a key team member in the years ahead.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test features for our mobile app (React Native) and web platform (React/Next.js)

Contribute to backend services using Python (FastAPI) or Node.js

Implement geofencing, real-time notifications, and payment integrations

Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitHub)

Participate in code reviews, agile planning, and product discussions

Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code

Preferred Qualifications

Enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Familiarity with React, React Native, Next.js, or other modern JavaScript frameworks

Experience with Python, Node.js, or backend API development

Understanding of geolocation services, push notifications, and cloud platforms (AWS, Firebase)

Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for startups and social impact

Bonus Points

Experience with geofencing, peer-to-peer platforms, or marketplace apps

Interest in long-term equity opportunities and early-stage startup culture

Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies

What You'll Gain

Real-world experience contributing to a patent-backed product

Mentorship from experienced founders and engineers

Opportunity to become a founding engineer with equity and financial upside

Potential for paid employment or equity-based compensation as we secure funding

A chance to make a lasting impact on a product poised to change how communities shop

How to Apply

Send your resume, LinkedIn/GitHub profile, to rami@truneighbor.co Subject line: Software Developer Intern Application – [Your Name].