Backend Engineer Intern, Acquisition

Hi, we're Back Market.

We're here to help make tech reliable, affordable, and better than new. We're a global marketplace for refurbished devices, helping lower our collective environmental impact by providing trustworthy, affordable tech with 92% less carbon emissions than new.

Yep, you read that right. Turns out refurbished tech is way better for the planet than new. In fact, With every device purchased on Back Market, our positive impact on the planet grows. From our Customer Care representatives to our software engineer, every individual at Back Market cuts the planet — and consumers — a break. Our mission is simple: to do more with what we already have.

Are you ready to join us?

We are looking for a Backend Engineering Intern — AI Search & Traffic Analysis to join our Acquisition squad. You'll be part of a cross-functional team focused on driving qualified traffic to Back Market through Performance Marketing, Technical SEO, and emerging AI channels, and you'll help us build the foundations to understand and monitor this fast-changing landscape.

YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT):

• Develop a monitoring platform to track Back Market's visibility in AI-driven search engines

• Build the foundational monitoring infrastructure to understand AI bot crawling behavior and AI-originated traffic to

• You will:

  • Track AI bot crawling behavior (e.g., ChatGPTBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, GoogleAI, etc.)

  • Measure AI-originated traffic through log analysis and referral attribution

  • Analyze user behavior patterns from AI referrals (conversion rates, engagement metrics, drop-off points)

  • Build dashboards and alerting to visualize AI traffic trends and detect anomalies over time

• Cross-functional collaboration:

  • Work closely with SEO stakeholders to define requirements and success metrics

  • Join the Acquisition squad as a full-time team member within Engineering

  • Present findings and learnings to SEO stakeholders and the wider team

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF:

• Mandatory: Currently enrolled in your last year of an Engineering School with a backend specialization/ University Master's degree and your university can provide an internship agreement

• You have knowledge of basic coding languages and ideally Python and have basic programming experience (github, personal or student projects).

• You have knowledge of databases and operating systems, Linux is a plus.

• You have the ability to learn new software and technologies quickly, being curious about the coding environment you'll evolve in.

• You are detail-oriented and have the desire and ability to work in a team in an international environment.

• You are fluent in English - French is a plus.

• You are looking for a 6 month, full-time role (35h/week), internship from February/March - August/September 2026, based in Bordeaux, France

• You are authorized to work in France (EU Nationality or in possession of valid student visa/work permit).

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP:

• Starting date: February/March 2026

• Duration: 6 months

• Full-time internship (35h/week - Monday to Friday)

• Location: Bordeaux, France

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Video-call Interview with the Campus Tech Recruitment Manager (30min)

• Video-call Technical fit interview : Live coding + open talk (45min) with the tutor

• Video-call Team fit interview with 2 engineers/members from the team (30min)

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ?

At Back Market, we're committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — it's one of the reasons we're such a high-scoring certified B Corp company

No matter your role and seniority level, you'll enjoy impact-driven work with hands-on career development in an innovative, driven, and fast-paced environment — with benefits to match, like:

- A mission driven work environment where your day to day makes an impact on the planet. Seriously.

- Hybrid work environment, with 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.

- Employee Resource Groups, including mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.

At Back Market, we strive to create a workplace that embodies the world we're trying to change. We've embedded our diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into our DNA — from dedicated staff to employee resource groups to our company values.

We know that the perfect background for a role doesn't mean the perfect fit — we encourage you to apply for a role even if you think you may not have all the qualifications.

If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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