Musixmatch is the leading music metadata company, featuring the world’s largest lyrics catalog and a community of over 80M contributors. Musixmatch is the trusted global partner of companies like Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Meta, Google, MTV, Shazam, Vevo, Tidal, Snapchat and has a partnership with more than 100,000 music publishers including Sony/ Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell, Kobalt, BMG Rights, and the Harry Fox Agency.

We are a bunch of creatives who care about our work and what we do. We believe that participation and collaboration are key to getting things done well. We are looking for tech-savvy people who are eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, who have an international outlook on life, and who love taking on new challenges.

Position:

We are looking for a Backend & Cloud Infrastructure Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience building real backend services and working with modern cloud infrastructure. You’ll contribute directly to live systems, APIs, and integrations, learning how production environments actually work.

This is an extracurricular internship (tirocinio extracurriculare) lasting 6 months, with a monthly reimbursement of €800.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
Design backend services with attention to performance, scalability, and clean structure
Work with PostgreSQL and Redis for data storage, caching, and session management
Integrate AWS services such as S3 and SES using boto3
Contribute to authentication and authorization flows (OAuth 2.0, JWT)
Support AI-related backend features using Amazon Bedrock APIs
Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth API integration
Work within a CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure managed via Terraform
Debug, test, and improve existing backend services

Requirements:

Good knowledge of Python
Basic understanding of APIs and web development concepts
Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL)
Interest in cloud technologies (AWS is a plus)
Understanding of Git and collaborative development workflows
Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
Ability to work in English

**Due to the significant amount of applications we receive, unfortunately, it is not possible to answer every applicant, thus if you have not received a response from us, please be patient. We assure you that we will contact you should you be selected to move forward in the recruitment process. We would therefore like to thank all applicants for their interest and time.**

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.