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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days AppLovin's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of AppLovin's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AppLovin
- high 15 stale, 1 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 47 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AppLovin's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AppLovin.
About this role
As a Backend Engineering Intern at AppLovin, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for a new social media platform called Gist. You'll collaborate with product managers and AI engineers, participate in system design discussions, and troubleshoot issues related to system performance. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you can learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the development of systems that will serve millions of users.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AppLovin as an employer.
What you need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in at least one major backend programming language such as Go, Java, or Python
- Strong computer science fundamentals — data structures and algorithms, operating systems, networking, and databases
- Sharp logical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Strong ownership mindset, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Genuine curiosity about how large-scale systems work
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with Go
- Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Exposure to caching or message queue systems such as Redis or Kafka
- Interest in or project experience with real-time systems, media processing, or content recommendation
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Worth weighing
- Internship position may have limited long-term career growth opportunities
- No specific salary or compensation details provided
- Fast-paced environment may require quick adaptation to new challenges
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Listed by AppLovin on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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