Software Engineer Intern
Frontend
Posted on 11/14/2025

Tessera Labs
Compensation Overview
$45 - $50/hr
Remote in USA + 1 more
More locations: San Jose, CA, USA
Remote
Hybrid role; on-site in San Jose, CA required.
Location: Remote in the U.S.
Duration: 10–12 weeks
Hours: 20 hours max per week
Start Date: January 2026
Job Summary
We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern, Frontend who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with our engineering team to help build and improve the user experience, from concept to deployment. You’ll gain experience designing UI components, building interactive dashboards, and visualizing data that directly impacts our users.
If you enjoy solving UI challenges, shipping polished interfaces, and learning in a collaborative, supportive environment, this internship is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing UI components, dashboards, and data visualizations.
Help maintain and improve reusable component libraries.
Support implementation of client-side state and interactions.
Contribute to creating intuitive UIs for internal tools, AI models, and data workflows.
Collaborate with the engineering team to optimize usability and performance.
Learn to identify and help address performance bottlenecks in frontend systems.
Take initiative on small projects and features with guidance from senior engineers.
Learning Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
Understand scalable UI design patterns and component libraries.
Work on real-world problems in data visualization, dashboards, and interactive interfaces.
Learn about state management, performance optimization, and UI/UX best practices.
Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution.
Some experience with TypeScript and React (class projects, personal projects, or coursework).
Strong interest in human-computer interaction, frontend development, UI/UX, and building interactive applications.
Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn from feedback.
Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Figma, Next.js, Tailwind, and responsive design.
Interest in learning about real-time UIs, AI/ML integrations, or enterprise tools.
Previous internship or project experience in frontend development and design is a plus.
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