Job Title: Javascript Intern
Location: Hybrid
Term: 3-6 months
About Us:
WitnessAI is a fast-growing SaaS startup on a mission to enable enterprises to adopt AI, safely. We're building a product that provides security and governance guardrails for public and private LLMs. We're seeking an enthusiastic JavaScript Intern to assist in building and maintaining our core traffic engineering platform. If you're passionate about web development, eager to learn, and excited about working with scalable systems, we'd love to have you join our team for this learning opportunity.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing JavaScript solutions for interacting with web application data.
Learn to create and maintain browser extensions or scripts for data analysis.
Write clean, maintainable code under the guidance of senior developers.
Gain experience in debugging DOM interactions and event handling.
Contribute to documentation efforts and learn best practices for code quality.
Develop tests for existing code to catch bugs and ensure the software is secure and stable.
Requirements
Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong foundation in JavaScript programming.
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and DOM manipulation.
Eagerness to learn about browser extensions and web scraping techniques.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
Familiarity with TypeScript
Experience with version control (git)
Familiarity with HTTP/RESTful APIs
Familiarity with cloud development (AWS preferred)
Benefits:
Hybrid work environment
Salary range:
$25-$35/hour
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