Backend Engineer Intern at AdTheorent in New York, NY

Summary: Cadent is a company that ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers, and consumers through predictive AI. They are seeking a Backend Engineer Intern for Summer 2026, where the intern will gain hands-on experience by working on real backend systems and completing individual projects tailored to their skills and interests. Responsibilities: - Attending team meetings - Performing technical research - Supporting supervisors and teammates on active initiatives - Using department-specific tools and software for day-to-day work Required Qualifications: - Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field - Strong programming fundamentals in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., C#, Python) - Understanding of how APIs work (HTTP, request/response, basic REST concepts) - Familiarity with relational databases and writing basic SQL queries - Ability to debug problems and reason through backend logic - Experience building projects beyond coursework (projects, internships, or co-ops) - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Self-motivated, collaborative, and willing to take initiative Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with .NET / C# - Exposure to cloud or serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP) - Basic understanding of authentication, APIs, or distributed systems - Experience with Git, CI/CD, or deployment workflows Required Skills: Object-oriented programming, API understanding, HTTP, REST, Relational databases, SQL, Debugging, Backend logic Benefits: Competitive pay, College credit (if applicable), Intern development programming, Cross-team and interdepartmental Lunch & Learns