DigitalOcean

Backend Engineering Intern

InternshipIn OfficeDelhi, Delhi3 months25K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

DigitalOcean is hiring a Backend Engineering Intern in Delhi — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to back-end engineering rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Backend Engineering Intern at DigitalOcean, your core…

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Skills you'll use

Node.js or Java or PythonREST API DesignSQL & IndexingDatabase ModellingAuthenticationCachingError HandlingUnit TestingDocker BasicsGit

What you'll do

Work on owning the data model, the API and the failure modes nobody sees until they happen alongside the core team
Apply Node.js or Java or Python, REST API Design, SQL & Indexing, Database Modelling to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT)
Graduating batch 2026, 2027 or 2028 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of Node.js or Java or Python, REST API Design, SQL & Indexing (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to Database Modelling, Authentication, Caching is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Delhi, Delhi or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Exposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship CertificateStructured onboarding and a formal mentor at a large, established employer

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Discussion with the hiring manager on the role and your fit

About DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean operates in the cloud services sector and has an active presence in Delhi. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The…

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