Software Engineer Intern

Atheer ACT is a Saudi deep-tech startup pioneering last-mile wireless connectivity through mmWave technology. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry, contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of wireless connectivity in Saudi Arabia. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and learn best practices in software development within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement basic software features for internship projects by writing clean, tested code and assisting with debugging.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to understand requirements, contribute to design discussions, and translate user needs into implementable tasks.
• Adhere to software development best practices including version control, documentation, and basic CI/CD workflows.
• Participate in code reviews by submitting pull requests and addressing feedback.
• Apply fundamental telecommunications and networking concepts to support project objectives.
• Engage in a learning-focused environment, leveraging mentorship and feedback to grow technical skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
• Interest or prior exposure to backend software development projects (academic, personal, or internship)
• Exposure to basic CI/CD workflows (such as running builds or tests via a pipeline)
• Experience participating in code reviews (submitting pull requests and addressing review feedback)
• Exposure to telecommunications or networking concepts (academic, personal, or internship)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, and/or QA) on software projects
• English proficiency
• Arabic proficiency
• Able to start in June or later

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing code with basic unit or integration tests (academic, personal, or internship)

• Mentorship and training from experienced engineers in the telecommunications industry
• Exposure to advanced wireless connectivity projects and mmWave technology
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• On-site experience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Participation in team events and company activities
• Supportive culture focused on learning and innovation