Software Engineer Intern

Join our Software Engineering team and help build technology that makes a real-world impact. At KITRO, we tackle the global challenge of food waste reduction by harnessing the power of technology and using it for sustainable change. Through AI and data we help kitchens reduce food waste and operate in a more resource efficient and sustainable way.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll work on real product features, collaborating with experienced engineers to develop data-driven applications and services. This is a hands-on internship designed for someone with strong potential who is excited to learn, contribute, and grow into a software engineering career.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain applications across both front-end and back-end components.
• Implement well-defined features, bug fixes, and product improvements with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and engineering best practices to build reliable, maintainable software.
• Work with APIs, databases, and data pipelines to transform device-generated data into valuable customer insights.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering team, ask questions, learn continuously, and progressively take ownership of technical tasks.

We're looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and enjoys solving problems. 

Requirements:

• A solid foundation in software development through university studies, a bootcamp, personal projects, or early professional experience.
• Experience with Git and familiarity with at least one of the following technologies:
  • React & TypeScript
  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to code quality, testing, and creating a great user experience.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate in an international, remote-first environment.
• Curiosity, ownership, and a growth mindset.

Nice to have:

• Previous internship, freelance work, startup, or open-source experience.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Interest in IoT, data products, sustainability, or food waste reduction.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI principles.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, action-oriented work environment where you can make a real impact on food waste reduction.

• The chance to work with a passionate, innovative team that values experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development within a purpose-driven company.

• A supportive and open-minded team culture, where every voice is heard, and we celebrate our successes (and learn from our failures) together.

• Quarterly team events in Zurich

• Flexible, international, and remote-friendly culture.

How to Apply

We'd love to learn who you are and why you would like to join our team. Therefore, please prepare your CV and a 1 min video using Loom (or any other platform) introducing yourself and why you want to join KITRO. 

Next Steps

Once we’ve received your complete application, allow us a few days to review it and get back to you. 

• Motivational call with HR
• Technical assignment
• Technical call 
• Values alignment call
• References Check