Software Engineer (Intern)

Overview

Fanvue.com offers a short-term Software Engineering Internship designed for students or recent graduates. This placement places participants in a hybrid work environment based in London, where they tackle real engineering problems and contribute to shipped product work. Interns work alongside senior engineers who provide mentorship, and they utilize AI-assisted development tools daily while helping build AI-powered product features for creators.

Who can apply

This position is intended for individuals who are currently studying towards or have recently completed a degree in Computer Science or a related field, or who have gained equivalent knowledge through personal projects, open source contributions, or bootcamps. Professional experience is not required. Candidates should demonstrate high motivation, strong fundamentals in software engineering, and familiarity with or eagerness to learn AI coding assistants and large language models. Visa sponsorship may be offered for suitable candidates.

Requirements

Applicants must possess solid fundamentals in software engineering covering data structures, algorithms, and basic system design. Candidates should be proficient in TypeScript or JavaScript, or hold a strong general programming foundation that allows them to adapt quickly, with experience in Node.js, React, or Next.js considered a plus. Participants need to be comfortable using or eager to become fluent in AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Copilot, and Claude. Additional traits include high agency, curiosity about LLMs and prompt engineering, a relentless work ethic, and a coachable approach to feedback.

What you get

Selected interns receive a short-term placement providing direct mentorship from a dedicated senior engineering mentor for the entire duration of the program. Participants gain hands-on experience by owning and delivering well-scoped features end-to-end, experimenting with LLMs, embeddings, and vector databases, participating in architecture discussions, and presenting their completed work at the end of the placement.