Intern, Software Engineering
Date: Aug 23, 2024
Location: Dhaka, BD, 1212 BD
Company: Optimizely
At Optimizely, we're on a mission to help people unlock their digital potential. We do that by reinventing how marketing and product teams work to create and optimize digital experiences across all channels. With Optimizely One, our industry-first operating system for marketers, we offer teams flexibility and choice to build their stack their way with our fully SaaS, fully decoupled, and highly composable solution.
We are proud to help more than 10,000 businesses, including H&M, PayPal, Zoom, and Toyota, enrich their customer lifetime value, increase revenue and grow their brands. Our innovation and excellence have earned us numerous recognitions as a leader by industry analysts such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, reinforcing our role as a trailblazer in MarTech.
At our core, we believe work is about more than just numbers -- it's about the people. Our culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, shaped by every employee, their actions and their stories. With over 1500 Optimizers spread across 12 global locations, our diverse team embodies the "One Optimizely" spirit, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
Introduction
The internship at Optimizely is not to be seen as temporary or a short term endeavor, rather a long term investment into the software engineers of the future at Optimizely. We are looking for strong problem solvers who are curious and proactive about learning, are open to collaboration and teamwork, and can ask lots of questions, seek constructive feedback, and grow into becoming professional world-class software engineers.
Job Responsibilities
- We expect the candidates to have at least the following qualifications/skills
- Completion of BSc in Computer Science
- Programming knowledge, core software engineering concepts e.g. SOLID / OOP, knowledge of algorithms and data structures, and programming frameworks
- Basic knowledge and understanding of databases - usage and design
- Knowledge of version control e.g. Git / Github
- Good analytical skill
- Proactivity toward learning
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Work experience is not required, but some working knowledge of any popular frameworks e.g. Express, Django, Fastapi, Springboot etc. is preferred.
What We Offer and Expect
The intern will be focusing on a project throughout the internship period and will be led by the direct guidance of a dedicated supervisor with the help of various technical mentors.
By the successful end of the internship program, we expect the interns to have the following skills/knowledge:
- Understanding of Company & Culture
- Agile Methodologies
- Technical
- Programming in Javascript / TypeScript / Python
- Code Management (code repository, revision control & code management) with Github
- Configuration Management
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Understanding and Manipulating Data
- Standard coding best practices
- Testing concepts (unit testing, automation, etc.)
- Client (stakeholder) Support [Optional]
We will evaluate the intern for a promotion to Software Engineer I at the end of the program
Expected Deliverables
- A working solution according to the project requirements
- A document based on the entire work, e.g. internship report
- Presentation of the project upon completion
Education
Student of informatics, software engineering or another relevant degree program with at least three successfully completed semesters
Our culture is the most important thing we offer. We continuously aim to provide a high-growth space, both virtually and in person, where you can do your best work and, in the process, unlock your boundless potential. Our new, cutting-edge office space in Dhaka is a testament to our dedication to enhancing your work experience. This state-of-the-art workspace features open workstations, a fully equipped kitchen, a nap room for relaxation, a tranquil zen garden, and an entertaining area, all designed to provide you with the ideal environment to thrive and grow.
As part of our commitment to you, here are other benefits and perks you can expect:
- Best-in-class compensation plans
- Two annual festival bonuses
- Recognition and rewards programs
- Paid Maternity (4 months) & Paternity Leave (12 weeks)
- Flexible vacations days and working hours
- Annual Work/Service Anniversary Leave
- Comprehensive medical & life insurance for you and your dependants
- Volunteering opportunities to make a difference
- Chance to work alongside our incredible global team
- Monthly and quarterly regional and global team-building events
- Communal transport facilities inside Dhaka to and from the office
- Free catered lunch every day
- An agile performance review process that encourages ongoing transparency between managers and direct reports
- Enablement program and soft skill training to support internal career growth and development
At Optimizely, our standardized language is English, and it is crucial to have good English communication skills to be successful in your global role. All our external and cross-location communication is done in US English (en-us), but internally you can speak in whichever native language you most identify with.
Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.