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Backend (intern)

Lokal

Lokal

Software Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on May 23, 2025

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet

Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to:

  • Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility
  • Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities
  • GyanTV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more)
  • Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations
  • Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support
  • AstroLokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat
  • And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

Why Join Us?

We’re scaling fast with strong fundamentals, on a mission to empower millions through AI and access. At Lokal, you’ll take ownership from day one, build for real impact, and help redefine the roadmap of how Bharat connects to opportunities, knowledge, and experts.

  • You write code in Python, Node.js, Go, or Java — and love backend dev.
  • You understand REST APIs and basic database concepts (SQL/NoSQL).
  • You’ve built projects outside of class. Side projects, GitHub repos — show us!
  • You're curious about how things scale and love solving problems that impact real people.
  • You’re okay with asking questions, failing fast, and learning faster.

    Bonus Points If You...
  • Know your way around Django, Flask, or FastAPI (for Python folks).
  • Have played with Docker, Redis, or AWS.
  • Are familiar with version control (Git) and CI/CD.
  • Want to turn your internship into a full-time opportunity.
  • Real ownership — you’ll be shipping code, not fetching coffee.
  • Mentorship from startup veterans & product-focused engineers.
  • A front-row seat to how tech empowers small towns and cities across India.
  • A shot at a full-time offer — we hire our best interns.