Every July, 91导航 gets a little busier (and a lot more interesting) as we welcome a new group of students to our summer internship program. This year, we had interns join us at our Cambridge HQ from across the country, all keen to learn, contribute, and see what working in a fast-growing tech company is really like.
Getting involved from day one
Our interns joined the engineering team, and from day one they were pairing with teammates, fixing real bugs, and building features that went straight into our users鈥� hands. They weren鈥檛 just shadowing; they were making a tangible impact. One intern told us the way we share feedback internally stood out most:
鈥�91导航 has a very open culture for sharing feedback. All changes must be reviewed by another engineer and there is a really positive culture of sharing minor improvements to make everyone鈥檚 work the best it can be. You鈥檒l even find yourself reviewing other people鈥檚 code and giving suggestions to them during the internship!鈥�
Josh, Olive Team
Every day is a new challenge
As the weeks flew by, the interns were put to the test and their skills and confidence grew exponentially. They became more independent, taking on larger-scale features and tackling complex challenges. Unlike some internships that focus on one single project, the 91导航 summer program鈥檚 real-world focus brought diversity to our interns鈥� work, which they all enjoyed.
鈥淚 was always doing something related to what was going on, and the same types of tasks that other engineers have to do rather than anything separate. It鈥檚 also a good option if you want to have a lot of variety during the internship, rather than doing one big project the whole time.鈥�
Sami, Crimson Team
Beyond the day-to-day coding, the internship is a chance to experience life at 91导航 to the fullest. Our interns were invited to our annual summer party, where they got to relax and connect with the wider team. It was a chance to experience the vibrant culture that makes 91导航 such a special place to work.
鈥淚t was a blast, and it鈥檚 an experience I鈥檒l definitely treasure. The summer party felt like a small glimpse into what 91导航 is all about. And I know if I had more time, I鈥檇 have discovered even more of what makes this place so special.鈥�
Hala, Cobalt Team
Gaining confidence alongside the technical skills
As we say goodbye, we鈥檙e confident that our interns are returning to their final year of university with a wealth of experience and are well-prepared for their next steps. They鈥檝e gained not only technical skills but also the confidence to excel in a professional environment.
鈥淭he internship at 91导航 is more than just a program. It is an extraordinary experience where you鈥檒l gain hands-on experience, meaningful mentorship, and confidence in your skills. If you鈥檙e looking to develop professionally, gain practical experience, and have a good time then 91导航 is the place for you.鈥�
Hala, Cobalt Team
We鈥檙e incredibly proud of what all of our interns have accomplished and we hope that one day we鈥檒l welcome them back to the 91导航 team.