Software Engineer Internship (Backend)

Job Details & Requirements

Job Description

Software Engineer Internship (Backend)

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Mumbai

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Full Time

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Posted 11 August 2026

About FanCode

FanCode is India’s premier digital sports destination, dedicated to delivering a best-in-class experience for fans across live and non-live sports. Launched in March 2019 by industry veterans Yannick Colaco and Prasana Krishnan, FanCode has reached over 160 million users. The platform features a wide array of global and domestic sporting leagues, in partnership with leading sports associations. FanCode offers interactive live streaming through industry-first subscription models, including Match, Bundle, and Tour Passes, as well as monthly and annual plans at accessible price points. Some of the marquee properties include La Liga, Formula 1, MotoGP, cricket leagues from around the globe including CPL, Super Smash amongst others.

Dream Sports, India’s leading Sports Technology company, is the parent company of FanCode, with brands such as Dream11, and DreamSetGo in its portfolio.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern with strong problem-solving abilities and solid computer science fundamentals. This role is designed for candidates who enjoy learning, building software systems, and applying core CS concepts to real-world problems.

As an intern, you will work on production systems, collaborate with experienced engineers, and gain exposure to multiple areas of software development. Depending on your interests and team requirements, you may work on web/mobile user interfaces, backend services, or platform and infrastructure components.

🎯 What Success Looks Like in This Role

Design, develop, and maintain software components and applications

Apply data structures and algorithms to solve practical engineering problems

Work on client–server and service-oriented architectures

Build and integrate features for web-based applications

Design and use databases, including table schemas and queries

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code

Debug issues, improve performance, and enhance system reliability

Collaborate with team members across engineering and product

Education Criteria

Minimum qualification: B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Only candidates in their 8th semester or recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Internship Details

Internship Type: Full-time

Work Mode: In-Office

Location: Mumbai

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Fundamentals (Must Have)

Strong problem-solving skills with a good grasp of Data Structures & Algorithms

Strong computer science fundamentals, including:

Operating Systems

Networking Databases

Programming & Technology

Understanding of web applications and client–server architecture

Experience with database design, table structures, and query usage

Exposure to any of the following technologies:

Frontend: React, modern JavaScript frameworks

Backend: Node.js, Java-based services, REST APIs

Mobile: Android (Java/Kotlin), iOS (Swift), React Native.

Mindset & Learning

Open to new ideas with strong adaptability

High hunger for learning and willingness to put in hard work

Ability to take ownership and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Good to Have

Prior internships, academic projects, or personal projects in Frontend, Backend, or Mobile development

Exposure to system design basics

Familiarity with Git or version control systems

Knowledge of REST APIs or service-based architectures

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience working on real production systems

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Exposure to Frontend, Backend, and Mobile engineering domains

A strong foundation for a full-time software engineering role