About Amber

Amber is a leading long-term accommodation booking platform for students worldwide, helping students find and book accommodation near their universities without the hassle of negotiations, complicated paperwork, and fragmented payment processes.

With over 1 million student housing units listed across multiple countries and cities, we are building technology that makes international student mobility and living seamless.

If you're excited about building products, experimenting with AI, and solving real-world problems through technology, join us in building the future of student housing!

Website: https://amberstudent.com

About the Role

We’re looking for a curious and driven AI + Software Engineering Intern who enjoys writing code, experimenting with AI-powered development tools, and turning ideas into working products.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, AI-assisted development, and rapid prototyping. You’ll work with modern coding tools and AI models to build, test, and improve real product features while developing strong engineering fundamentals.

We value problem-solving ability, curiosity, and a willingness to build. You don't need to know every technology already, but you should be excited to learn, experiment, and ship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Engineering & Product Development

• Build and improve web applications, product features, and internal tools.
• Work across frontend and backend systems using technologies such as React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and databases.
• Develop APIs, integrate services, and work with databases to support product functionality.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable code and understand the fundamentals behind what you build.
• Debug issues, test solutions, and improve application performance and reliability.

2. AI-Assisted Development & Engineering

• Use AI-powered coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex to accelerate development and solve engineering problems.
• Experiment with prompt engineering and AI workflows to generate, refine, debug, and improve code.
• Build functional prototypes and small applications using AI-assisted development approaches.
• Evaluate AI-generated code critically, validate outputs, and ensure code quality, security, and reliability.
• Explore opportunities to automate repetitive development tasks using AI and other tools.

3. Rapid Prototyping & Design-to-Code

• Convert product ideas, UI designs, and workflows into functional prototypes.
• Experiment with tools such as Figma and Framer to bridge the gap between design and implementation.
• Explore design-to-code and prompt-to-prototype workflows to build and iterate on features quickly.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and deliver usable solutions.

4. Engineering Excellence & Collaboration

• Work with experienced engineers to design, build, test, and ship product features.
• Identify technical bottlenecks and suggest practical improvements.
• Learn software engineering fundamentals, including version control, APIs, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Stay curious about emerging AI models, developer tools, and engineering practices.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated from Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and curiosity about how software works.
• Basic programming knowledge in at least one language, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, or C++.
• Familiarity with basic web development concepts, APIs, databases, or application development through coursework or personal projects.
• Genuine interest in AI-powered development tools and experimenting with tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, experiment independently, and take ownership of small projects.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and collaborate with a team.

Good to Have

• Personal projects, GitHub repositories, hackathon projects, or deployed applications.
• Experience using AI tools to build, debug, or improve an application.
• Familiarity with Figma, Framer, design systems, or design-to-code workflows.
• Exposure to React, React Native, Node.js, Python, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, or cloud platforms.
• Experience building prototypes using natural-language prompts or AI coding assistants.
• Understanding of Git, testing, deployment, and basic software architecture.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines engineering fundamentals with an AI-first building mindset.

You could be a developer who loves experimenting with AI coding tools, or someone who enjoys turning ideas and designs into working products through code and AI-assisted workflows.

What matters most is that you:

• Enjoy building things rather than just learning theory.
• Are curious about how AI can change the way software is developed.
• Can think critically about AI-generated code instead of blindly accepting it.
• Are comfortable experimenting, learning from failures, and iterating quickly.
• Want to grow into an engineer who can take an idea from concept to a working product.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience building real-world products at a fast-growing startup.
• Exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-powered development workflows.
• Opportunities to experiment with emerging tools and technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to take ownership of projects.
• A collaborative environment where curiosity, initiative, and practical problem-solving are valued.