Full Stack & AI Engineering Intern, Gesture

• Fundamental understanding of predictive modeling and recommender systems
• Familiarity with prompt engineering or LLM APIs
• Interest in behavioral scoring and personalization systems
• Experience with React or React Native
• Proficiency in backend development with Python
• Exposure to Firebase or GCP services is a strong plus
• Understanding of API integrations, ETL, and third-party data flows
• Some experience with Docker, testing frameworks, and automated pipelines
• Interest in serverless infrastructure and continuous deployment
• Awareness of data handling best practices, including privacy and regulatory considerations
• Customer-obsessed and motivated by improving user experience
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to move ideas from concept to production
• Analytical and creative problem-solving ability
• Rapid learner with curiosity about new AI tools, frameworks, and SDKs
• Emotionally intelligent, understanding the human impact of technology
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams
• We strongly encourage all applicants to download the Gesture app and explore our platform firsthand
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Desirable

• Internship Duration: 6 MONTHS
• Gesture is building the next evolution of emotionally intelligent consumer engagement
• As an Engineering Intern, you will work alongside senior engineers and product leaders to develop AI-driven tools for our Operations (Marketing, Sales, Fulfillment) team to utilize to optimize and scale our model
• This role is hands-on
• You will contribute production-level code to systems utilized internally to drive automation, keeping our team working on projects that truly move the needle while learning how engineering, product, and data come together inside a fast-growing technology company
• AI Engineering and Personalization Development:
• Support the design and implementation of data models, predictive pipelines, and recommendation logic for personalization across the internal Gesture ecosystem
• Contribute to algorithms that translate user behavior into engagement cycles, rewards, and individualized experience pathways
• Loyalty and Engagement Infrastructure:
• Assist in building backend components that power user incentives, behavioral triggers, and reward systems
• Help develop logic that connects user signals (sending patterns, interaction frequency, referrals, etc.) to loyalty outcomes and campaign eligibility
• Full Stack Feature Development:
• Collaborate with the mobile team (React Native) to integrate AI-driven recommendations, dynamic feeds, and adaptive notification patterns
• Develop backend services that support A/B testing, targeted campaigns, personalized prompts, and customer journey flows
• Systems Integration and Data Flows:
• Work on API integrations between Firebase, Zoho CRM, Segment, Voucherify, and internal data systems
• Assist in ETL workflows, data ingestion, and ensuring data quality across the ecosystem
• Scalability, Performance, and Quality:
• Participate in performance optimization, load testing, and architecture enhancements
• Learn best practices for building systems designed to scale to millions of users
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work with product, data science, marketing, and design teams to convert behavioral insights into consumer-facing features
• Technical Stack Exposure:
• Frontend
• React, React Native, TypeScript and FERN stack
• Backend
• Python (FastAPI, Express)
• Data & Storage
• Firestore, PostgreSQL, BigQuery
• Cloud & Infrastructure
• Google Cloud Platform (Firebase, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run)
• AWS (select services)
• Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines
• AI / Machine Learning
• TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
• OpenAI and LangChain frameworks for LLM-driven personalization
• CRM / Marketing Platforms
• Twilio Segment, Zoho CRM, Voucherify, OneSignal
• What You’ll Gain at Gesture:
• Meaningful, Shippable Work. Every intern contributes to features that go live in the product. No shadow projects
• Professional Development and Mentorship:
• Direct mentorship from senior engineers
• Biweekly sessions with executives and division leads
• Structured growth guidance and portfolio development
• Leadership and Strategy Exposure:
• Invitations to the Founders’ Roundtable where strategy, scaling, and fundraising are discussed
• Opportunities to observe how product and technical decisions are made at leadership level
• AI Innovation Environment:
• Access to Gesture’s internal AI Playground for prototyping and experimentation
• Guided learning on how AI integrates with product, logistics, and consumer experience

• Immediate Openings Only: Please note that this internship is for candidates who can interview and start right away. Gesture is NO LONGER accepting future-dated applications for Summer 2026. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS you are available to begin interviewing asap, and if selected, you can start immediately
• Application Process - Interested candidates should submit the following:
• A resume outlining relevant experience
• A brief cover letter highlighting your key skills, achievements, and what excites you about this opportunity
• Any project work, portfolio samples, or coursework that demonstrate your passion and abilities