Software Development Engineer - Intern (Frontend)

Bright is a consumer fintech that helps Americans get out of debt using data science and machine learning. Backed by venture capital funds (Sequoia, Falcon Edge, Hummingbird) and having raised over $40 million to date, we are among the top US FinTech companies.

We are looking for a Frontend Intern with strong fundamentals in web development and a working knowledge of React (exposure to React Native is a plus). You will develop responsive user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience.

Who is eligible to apply

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new frontend technologies.

• Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and React.

• Familiarity with REST APIs and responsive web design principles.

• Ability to work on-site from the Bangalore office (4 days a week).

Detailed Application Assessment Process-

1. Resume Screening

Profile review and assessment of personal projects (web or mobile apps)

2. Technical Assessment

Basic frontend coding challenge evaluating React and state management.

3. Technical Interview

Live coding review, code optimization discussions, and API integration concepts.

4. Onboarding

Offer proposal, office walkthrough, and mentor introduction.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Frontend Intern with strong fundamentals in web development and a working knowledge of React. Exposure to React Native will be an added advantage. The candidate will be involved in building responsive user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+)

• Hands-on experience with React (functional components, hooks, state/props)

• Basic knowledge of React Native (navigation, layouts, components) is a plus

• Familiarity with REST APIs and asynchronous programming (fetch/axios)

• Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first approach

• Awareness of performance optimization techniques and frontend best practices

• Good problem-solving and debugging skills

• Has built at least 1–2 real-world projects (web or mobile)

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of UI/UX principles

• Shows eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive UI components using React for web applications

• Build and support mobile interfaces using React Native (preferred)

• Translate design wireframes (Figma or similar) into high-quality, reusable code

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and performance (lazy loading, code splitting, memorization)

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and smooth performance across devices

• Integrate frontend with backend APIs and handle asynchronous data flows

• Follow best practices for SEO (web), accessibility (WCAG basics), and semantic HTML

• Debug issues and improve overall code quality and maintainability

What Bright Offers?

• A profitable sub-unicorn with U.S. market scale – liquidity potential at $1–3B valuations.

• Real ownership: You run your own BU with an independent P&L.

• Wealth creation: Equity at an inflection stage of scale.

• A data-driven, high-cadence culture that combines consulting rigor with FinTech speed.

• Location flexibility: 4 days from the Bangalore office in a week