Software Engineering Intern (Unpaid)

Software Engineering Intern

To apply, email Alston at [email protected]. Details below.

Remote | 20–40 hours/week | Fall 2026 | Unpaid

About Prox

Prox is a fast-growing grocery savings startup that helps shoppers save money by comparing grocery prices across retailers in real time. We’re building the future of smart grocery shopping, and we’re looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our team.

About the Role

This unpaid internship is designed for students and early-career engineers who want hands-on experience building consumer-facing products. You’ll work directly with the founder and see your work ship to real users.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to front-end and/or back-end development of our consumer platform
• Help design and implement new product features for web and mobile
• Support data integration projects and improve system performance
• Collaborate with the founder on technical problem-solving and product direction
• Gain exposure to modern dev tools and workflows used in fast-moving startups

What We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end frameworks (React, React Native, Expo)
• Interest in backend technologies (APIs, databases, scraping tools)
• A problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn quickly
• Ability to commit 20–40 hours per week, flexible around school schedules
• Southern California location is a plus for optional in-person collaboration, but not required

What You’ll Get

• Direct mentorship from the founder
• Real, shipped work for your portfolio
• Experience across the full product development cycle at an early-stage startup
• Academic credit support, where applicable through your university

Pay Range and Compensation

This is an unpaid internship. Academic credit may be available depending on your university’s requirements.

How to Apply

If you’re excited about startups, consumer tech, and building products from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email Alston directly at: [email protected]

with your resume and a short note about why you’re interested in Prox and what you’d like to build, or send him a DM here on LinkedIn. Links to GitHub or past projects are welcome. Applications that skip this step will not be considered.