HackerRank helps companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft hire and upskill the next generation of developers based on skills, not pedigree. Our platform is trusted by over 2,500 of the world’s most innovative companies to build strong engineering teams ready for what’s next.

Software has entered an era where humans and AI build side by side. As this shift accelerates, the definition of strong technical talent is changing. We give companies better ways to identify and invest in next-generation skills.

People at HackerRank care deeply about the impact of their work and sweat the small details so our customers can be wildly successful with products they genuinely love to use. We move with urgency and believe great outcomes come from high standards.

This is a 6-month full-time onsite internship (Jan - June 2027).

Please apply only if you're available full-time to work from the Bengaluru office for the entire duration.

If you're obsessed with writing great code that will be used by other great engineers around the world, read on - this just may be the perfect role for you. HackerRank is looking for high-potential Hacker Interns to join our team of world-class full-time Hackers as we build the most engaged community of Developers.

Life as an intern at HackerRank

World-class mentors, great culture, amazing people and opportunities to make a difference all in a real-world scenario and right at the beginning of your career! If this sounds exciting, read on...

• Each one of you will be paired with a mentor, who will support you throughout your internship.
• You get to push your code to prod and contribute to meaningful & real-world projects right from your first month.
• Transparent communication is one of the principles that  guides us. You’ll have access to all the information needed including the company’s progress every week directly from the Executive team. 
• You’ll have direct access to all employees in the company and can always challenge the status quo, enabling you to be more data driven. 
• Whether you're graduating and seeking a full-time position after your internship, or hoping to return for another internship next year, you'll be considered for a returning offer during your internship.

Every intern batch designs its own page. See what past batches built

• The early days: 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
• 2018-2019: 2018 winter · 2018 summer · 2019 winter · 2019 summer
• 2020-2022: 2020 · 2021 winter · 2021 summer · 2022 winter · 2022 summer
• Most recent: 2024 · 2025 · 2026

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs
Our past interns share what the experience was really like:

• Ishan, Abhishek and Adyasha, who wrote a full blog series (2021 summer)
• Priya (2023)
• Sindhu and Khushboo (2024)
• Sharanya and Anshika (2026)

You can read many more blogs and watch videos here

How we work

• Care about the craft. From the code we ship to the words we use with customers, small things add up to an experience worth being proud of. Then we find ways to make it better.
• One team. Engineering, product, design and others bring different skills, but the outcome belongs to everyone.
• Developers first. Every decision gets one test: does it help developers do their best work?
• Go deep. Learn the product, understand the problem, and share what you know with the people around you.
• Own it. Bring the right people together, follow through on commitments, and raise issues early.

FAQs

1. Is it only for 6 months? Yes, it is a 6-month full-time Internship.
2. Is it a Paid/Unpaid internship? It is a paid Internship and comes with a lot more
3. Is it a remote internship? No, this is a full-time, in-office internship. 
4. What benefits do I avail apart from the stipend? There is insurance, coverage of two-way travel, various reimbursements and so much more!
5. Is there any resume format? There isn't a specific format, but you may go to hackerrank.com/resume and create a resume there. 

If you have any questions about the steps mentioned above, write to internship-queries@hackerrank.com and someone from our team will answer them.