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Engineering Intern, Backend

Chess.com

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Oct 9, 2025
Remote, US
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The company is looking to enhance its backend systems to support a global, top-200 website at scale, aiming to provide the best possible chess experience for millions of players worldwide.

Requirements

  • Experience with general-purpose programming languages (PHP preferred)
  • Familiarity with modern web application frameworks (Symfony or Laravel preferred)
  • Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and build the best possible chess experience using modern technologies.
  • Develop and optimize backend systems to support a global, top-200 website at scale.
  • Participate in technical discussions around architecture, workflows, and design decisions.
  • Contribute to team documentation and help strengthen the backend knowledge base.

Other

  • Degree-seeking student currently enrolled at a college or university or equivalent bootcamp
  • Chess player
  • Sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Excellent communicator and team player
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills working in a fully distributed team