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Internship

Summer 2024 Intern

Developer Relations, Slack

Posted on 11/1/2023

Slack

Slack

1,001-5,000 employees

Productivity platform for team communication

Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Design
Entertainment

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
Java
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Must be graduating December 2024 or later
  • Strong general engineering background
  • Experience with one of the following languages (Python, JavaScript, Typescript, Java, Go)
  • Working knowledge of how HTTP, the web, and web APIs work
  • Willingness to speak publicly internally; you aren't shy of other people
  • Excellent communication skills; you can explain a complex technical issue in such a way that most people could understand
  • Self-awareness and a desire to improve your skills
  • A curiosity about how things work
  • An eagerness to jump in and help fix things
Responsibilities
  • You will work with a small, collaborative team, and will be paired with one of our developer advocate engineers, who will act as your mentor throughout the program
  • Help build our open source SDKs and other developer tools
  • Get to know our developer community
  • Represent our developer community's interests internally, sharing feedback with our product and engineering teams

With its focus on enhancing team communication, Slack offers a dynamic and supportive workspace conducive to innovation and efficiency. The platform's commitment to creating seamless collaborative experiences within the expansive Salesforce Customer 360 suite positions it advantageously in the productivity and collaboration technology sector. Moreover, the addition of no-code automation and flexible communication options enriches the work environment, enabling employees to streamline their workflows effectively.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$29.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Slack's investment in startups through Slack Fund III can lead to innovative integrations and features, benefiting employees with cutting-edge tools.
  • The launch of the Gen Z VC initiative provides young founders with valuable resources, potentially fostering a new generation of innovative companies.
  • The new ROI estimator can help businesses quantify the value of using Slack, making it easier to justify its adoption and continued use.

What critics are saying

  • The crowded market of workplace communication tools means Slack must continuously innovate to maintain its competitive edge.
  • Heavy reliance on third-party integrations could pose risks if those partnerships falter or if integration issues arise.

What makes Slack unique

  • Slack's focus on creating a comprehensive ecosystem through initiatives like Slack Fund III and Gen Z VC initiative sets it apart from other workplace communication tools.
  • The integration capabilities with third-party tools such as JIRA and Git make Slack a versatile platform for various business needs.
  • Slack's continuous feature updates, like the improved iPad app layout and ROI estimator, demonstrate a commitment to enhancing user experience.

Benefits

Time off to rest, recharge and volunteer

Exceptional health-care coverage

Holistic programs for well-being, family planning and more

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