Software Engineering Intern

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 35 countries with more than 25 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day.

At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!

This is a remote position based in Portugal, allowing you to work from anywhere within the country

What you'll do: :
• You will take part in architecture, design, and implementation of Emma’s technology platform, supporting our growth to become the number-one sleep brand in the world
• You will implement product features that will help improve people’s sleep and support Emma's core business.
• You will support in developing, maintaining, and operating (full DevOps) your team’s tech stack
• You will contribute to the improvement of our CI&CD and DevOps & SRE practices
• You will be a team player as part of an agile, empowered team, get acquainted with mobile development topics and learn to perfect your code

Who we're looking for: :
• You are available to start 1st of March 2026
• You are currently pursuing or have completed a degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Business Informatics, or have equivalent relevant work experience.
• You are understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, object-oriented programming, and software design patterns.
• You are familiar with JavaScript or Golang as your primary backend programming language.
• You are aware of the importance of maintaining a well-organized codebase and proper documentation.
• You are bringing ideally some first experience in software development and operational practices across the full software development lifecycle, ideally within an E-commerce environment.
• You are self-organized and interested in taking ownership and guiding the team toward the best solution.
• You are equipped with strong analytical skills and are an open-minded, creative team player.
• You are someone for whom having a public GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket account with demonstrable coding projects would be considered a plus.
• Tech Stack: Typescript/JavaScript/Golang

What we offer::
• A competitive Package of 1250€ monthly (including meal allowance and Coverflex benefits)
• A remote work setting within Portugal.
• Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family (applicable in all EU markets)
• Private health insurance including dental care
• In-house Portuguese classes from beginner to advanced level
• A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals
• The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team
• Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA
• To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events

Become an Emmie

Emma is transforming the world of sleep - and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off. We want you. But only if you're willing to go all in. Only if you're willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up. ​

We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you in a couple of days, however, we are currently receiving a large number of applications and this might lead to a delay in the process. We will get back to you as soon as possible!