Intern, Software Engineering

Job description:

CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events

We are the engineering team behind products used by millions of researchers worldwide. We build scalable platforms, care deeply about clean architecture, and ship features that actually make an impact. 

You’ll work closely with senior engineers and a hands-on engineering leader who still writes code and believes in strong engineering fundamentals. 

If you love learning by building (not just observing), you’ll fit right in. 

Job responsibilities:

• Backend development using Laravel / NodeJS 

• Frontend development with React & Angular 

• API design and integrations 

• GenAI integrations (LLMs, prompts, workflows, automation) 

• Writing clean, readable, testable code 

• Understanding real-world production systems 

• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and QA teams 

Qualifications and prerequisites:

• Pursuing B.E / B.Tech / MCA / MCS (or equivalent) 

• Have basic hands-on experience with any of the following: 

• PHP / Laravel / NodeJS 

• JavaScript, React, Angular 

• Curiousity about AI / GenAI and how it’s used in real products 

• Enjoy problem-solving more than memorizing syntax 

• Care about writing good code, not just “making it work” 

• Ask why as often as how 

Application process:

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, the process starts with a phone screening by the recruiter, followed by an interview with the Hiring Managers. 

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About Us:

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. 

Cactus Communications Private Limited operates as a technology company. The Company focuses on accelerating scientific advancement and AI-powered publishing solutions to academic publishers and researchers. Cactus Communications serves customers worldwide.