IT Teaching Assistant
•Campus· 8h
💻 Engineering📝 Contract🌱 Entry Level💰 $24k-24k🇺🇸 USA
8h ago
Opensesame·2 months ago
About OpenSesame
OpenSesame is the trusted partner for Workforce Reinvention in the age of AI. OpenSesame delivers integrated software, curated and customizable content, and expert services – embedded into existing learning, HR, and work systems – to help organizations expand their human+AI potential and thrive through change.
Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about
Internship Overview
OpenSesame seeks passionate, driven students to join our paid summer internship program and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing, remote-first B2B SaaS company developing AI-powered products that help organizations upskill their people, transform performance, and fuel long-term growth.
As an Engineering Intern at OpenSesame, you’ll dive into real-world software development alongside experienced engineers who practice Extreme Programming (XP) — a collaborative, iterative approach that emphasizes continuous learning, feedback, and high-quality code. You’ll gain hands-on experience with modern technologies and development practices, contributing directly to the tools and products that power our platform.
From pair programming and improving CI/CD pipelines to exploring how AI can enhance user experiences, you’ll work on projects that make a real impact. You’ll collaborate across engineering, DevOps, and data teams to solve meaningful challenges—learning how a modern SaaS company builds, tests, and scales software that reaches learners worldwide.
About the Team
Our engineers—spanning software development and DevOps—partner across teams to tackle real-world challenges, designing and building tools that adapt to the ever-changing needs of our customers. We’re an AI-forward team, integrating artificial intelligence and automation into our products and internal systems to improve efficiency, insight, and scalability.
Whether developing new product features, enhancing our infrastructure, or leveraging AI to optimize workflows, we’re fueled by a passion for innovation and a culture of continuous learning. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible in eLearning technology!
Performance Objectives
By 2 Weeks
By 30 Days
By 60 Days
You’ll work with a mix of modern and legacy technologies, including:
Creative Project Requirement: As part of your application, you are required to submit a creative project that helps us get to know you beyond your resume. You’re encouraged to choose any format that best represents you — for example, a short video (under 5 minutes), slide deck, written reflection, cover letter, vision board, Miro board, or another medium that showcases your ideas and personality.
In your project, please answer the following three questions:
You’ll share a link to your project as part of your application. To ensure your project is effectively reviewed, please keep it concise and focused. Think of it as your opportunity to show us how you bring ideas to life and what makes your perspective stand out. We’re drawn to curiosity, creativity, and authentic expression.
Additional Program Details
Application Closes: Friday, 27th February 2026
Program Dates:
Commitment:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Eligibility and Location:
Compensation:
Standard: $25/hour
Fully Remote Role: Interns must have a personal computer and access to consistent high-speed internet during working hours.
Opportunities and Expectations: OpenSesame’s internship program is immersive and growth-focused, pairing each intern with a dedicated mentor and offering meaningful, hands-on projects that make an impact. You’ll also take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and book club discussions, receive volunteer time off to give back to your community, and gain full access to our course catalog for your own learning and development.
Interview Process: When you apply, you’ll submit one application, which includes your creative project and team preferences. After the application review, selected candidates will be invited to a virtual OpenSesame webinar to learn more about our company, culture, and internship program. Following the event, all candidates will move forward to interviews with the hiring manager and team for the department they’re being considered for.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your creativity, energy, and problem-solving skills to OpenSesame. We’re excited to see what you’ll bring to the table!
Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. For more information on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here.
CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.