WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability.
WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules.
We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work.
About the role
As a Software Engineering Intern at WorkWhile, you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team building technology that helps hourly workers thrive. You'll work across the stack, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to projects that make a real difference - all while being in a supportive, remote-friendly environment where curiosity, growth, and teamwork are valued.
What you'll do
- Work with engineers, designers, and product managers to build and improve features across our platform
- Contribute to both frontend (UI components, user flows) and backend (APIs, data models) development
- Learn how to design, implement, and test scalable, user-focused applications in a supportive environment
- Participate in code reviews, share ideas, and learn from experienced engineers
- Gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and iteration
What we're looking for
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in computer science, engineering, IT or a related technical field
- Prior internship or co-op experience in software engineering is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with JavaScript (React/React Native) and/or Python, and an interest in learning across the stack
- Eagerness to learn, experiment, and ask questions - you don't need to have all the answers
- Curiosity to understand user needs and contribute to solutions that make a difference
- Clear, open communication and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Engineering @ WorkWhile
- We have a remote-first culture (with optional co-working opportunities in SF & Toronto) and thrive in an environment built on flexibility and trust
- We're a supportive and experienced team with backgrounds from Airbnb, Amazon, Google, Lyft, Slack, and Stripe
- Our culture values user empathy, curiosity, meaningful impact, and having fun
- We value autonomy and ownership, and lean on each other when it counts - collaboration is key
- We focus on solving real problems and driving outcomes, not just shipping features
- Learn more about our engineering culture: https://tech.workwhile.ai/
At WorkWhile, we foster a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven culture. We're looking for thoughtful collaborators who enjoy learning, feel comfortable with change, and care deeply about building technology that helps people thrive. If that sounds like you, we'd love to connect.
WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those from historically marginalized communities.
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What We Do
WorkWhile is an AI-powered next generation labor platform that helps businesses in light industrial, hospitality, and events achieve over 90% fill rates and reduce no-shows through AI and predictive machine learning. We ensure seamless shift execution with trained, on-demand workers supported by on-site leads, real-time performance monitoring, and a robust accountability system. Our worker-first model boosts retention through benefits like next-day pay, telehealth, and free upskilling, while our platform delivers real-time analytics and dedicated support for every client. By combining flexibility, reliability, and deep insights, WorkWhile helps businesses scale efficiently and stay competitive.
Why Work With Us
WorkWhile is a technology platform with product and engineering at its core. Founded by alumni from Google, Meta, Yahoo, and Airbnb, continuous innovation is our strategy. We are an AI-native company that doesn’t just adopt new technologies, we operationalize them at scale to solve real business challenges.
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