Internship - Search Backend Infra Engineer

[Employer] is looking for a Backend/Infrastructure Engineer Intern to support our small, high-impact team building the systems that power our search experience. You will work closely with experienced engineers to help design, build, and operate robust infrastructure and backend services that keep [Employer] fast, reliable, and scalable.

Internship program: 12 - 24 weeks, full-time, part-time, in-person in the Belgrade office.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain infrastructure that supports high-performance search systems, with mentorship from senior engineers.

• Design internal tools and automation to improve developer workflows and operational efficiency.

• Support the design, deployment, and monitoring of cloud-native systems on AWS.

• Contribute to improving [Employer]/CD pipelines, testing infrastructure, and release processes.

• Debug and optimize Linux-based services, containers, and backend systems.

• Contribute to product codebases, primarily using Rust, Go or C++.

Qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Go, Rust, or C/C++, through coursework or projects.

• Basic understanding or exposure to cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS) and Linux systems is a plus, not a requirement.

• Interest in infrastructure, distributed systems, or backend engineering, with willingness to learn about [Employer]/CD, monitoring, and performance.

• A proactive and curious learner who enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced, innovative environment

What we're looking for:

• You’ve built something you’re proud of: Not just a class assignment - we want to see a project you genuinely cared about and took the initiative to build and finish.
• You’re currently enrolled at a Serbian university: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program or you’re self-taught with a strong passion for software engineering and technology.
• You’re curious, persistent, and self-driven: you take ownership, work through challenges, and follow through on what you start.
• You’re eager to learn and improve: you’re willing to put in the work, develop your skills, and get better every week.
• You’re comfortable working in English: in a collaborative, professional environment.
• You thrive in a high-performance environment: you’re comfortable with high standards, direct feedback, and a fast pace.
• You’re willing to challenge and be challenged: You’re comfortable asking questions, sharing your perspective, and pushing back constructively when it matters.