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// Careers

Curious builders wanted.

We're a small team in Ho Chi Minh City shipping automation, firmware, and web apps for clients in 8 countries - plus products of our own. If you want your code in production instead of a sandbox, this is the place.

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Why join Curiopal

// Why here

  • Work that ships

    Client projects with real users and real stakes - the same work that earned the studio Top Rated Plus and a 100% job-success record on Upwork.

  • The whole lifecycle

    We build our own products too, like Little Buddy and Split Bills, so you see requirements, build, deploy, and maintain - not just tickets.

  • Small team, senior hands

    No layers between you and experienced engineers. You get direct mentorship and your questions get answered by the people who built the system.

// Open roles

One role open right now.

Software Engineering Intern (Full-stack / Automation)

Ho Chi Minh City (hybrid/remote flexible)Internship - full-time or part-time, 3 to 6 months, potential to extend
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We build automation workflows, web applications, and backend processing systems for real-world business clients. As an intern, you'll work directly with the lead developer on production projects, not toy assignments. You'll write code that ships, integrate third-party APIs, and learn how small, efficient engineering teams deliver for clients.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain backend services with Node.js (REST APIs, background jobs, data processing)
  • Develop web application features using React.js and Tailwind CSS
  • Work with relational databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL): schema design, queries, migrations
  • Integrate third-party APIs (e-commerce platforms, shipping carriers, Google Workspace, etc.)
  • Debug, test, and document your work; participate in code reviews

Must-have

  • Solid fundamentals in JavaScript
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs (how to consume and build them)
  • Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts
  • Comfortable using Git and reading technical documentation in English
  • Self-driven, able to research problems independently before asking, and communicate clearly about blockers

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Node.js frameworks (Express, NestJS) or React projects (personal or coursework)
  • Exposure to Tailwind CSS or other utility-first CSS
  • Experience with Google Apps Script or workflow automation tools
  • Understanding of authentication (JWT, OAuth), webhooks, or cron jobs
  • Basic Linux/server knowledge (SSH, PM2, deployment)

What you'll get

  • Direct mentorship from an experienced developer (Top Rated Plus on Upwork)
  • Hands-on experience with production systems and real client projects
  • Exposure to the full development cycle: requirements, build, deploy, maintain
  • Flexible working arrangement and monthly internship allowance (negotiable based on skill level)
  • Strong candidates may be offered a longer-term paid position
Apply now →Email your CV and anything you've built to [email protected]

Don't see your role?

We're always happy to hear from curious builders. Tell us what you're good at and what you want to learn - if there's a fit, we'll find it.

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