To apply, send email to jobs@oppkey.com
Job Type
Unpaid, part-time (student-friendly scheduling), remote
About Oppkey
For 15 years, Oppkey has helped technology companies communicate with developers. AI has changed entry-level hiring: internships and junior roles increasingly require proof of real, practical skills, while many companies have reduced in-house training for new hires.
To respond to this shift, we created a free course (104 lessons) designed to help students build and explain real software systems—and to help us observe where students struggle, how long tasks take, and which modern practices are hardest to learn.
Opportunity
We’re recruiting a small, selective group of motivated students to meet with a senior manager in 1:1 and small-group video sessions. You’ll test modern software development techniques and software architecture concepts using our course material and guided assignments, then document what you learned.
Mentorship and Guidance
1:1 video meetings with a senior manager
Practical advice on what companies look for in internship candidates
Step-by-step walkthroughs for building and modifying projects
Potential Benefits for You (Not Guaranteed)
Your project work may be shared with companies/recruiters we work with.
Strong performance may lead to consideration for paid part-time work during the school year.
Time Commitment
4–8 hours/week, flexible. Weekly or bi-weekly video calls. Async support via email/chat as needed.
Requirements
No prior internship experience required
Comfortable learning independently and documenting findings
Able to write clearly and follow a checklist/test plan
Basic GitHub comfort (or willingness to learn): issues, branches, PRs
Python basics recommended (AP CS A / intro university CS)
Next Steps
Review the course to confirm interest. Ask questions before applying—understanding the business motivation and legitimacy of any organization is reasonable and encouraged.
Email: Jesse Casman — jcasman@oppkey.com
Subject: Student Software Architecture Tester
last updated: 1-24-2026
posted by: jcasman
"Thanks to Oppkey, I learned how to use web frameworks and was able to transfer the knowledge I gained in my Python framework internship project at Oppkey to my personal learning of Ruby on Rails. The internship dramatically shortened the time I needed to kickstart my web framework skills."
"Working at Oppkey is an amazing journey. Being remote full-time, I balance my life while exploring Silicon Valley technology. Direct collaboration with Silicon Valley clients is challenging yet rewarding. It's a constant learning adventure that keeps me growing. Every day is a new chance to enjoy and excel, making Oppkey a fulfilling experience."