Job Description

barkback is seeking a software intern to join our awesome team for the summer and possibly beyond. Amazing opportunity to be a part of a mobile-consumer venture that is changing the way customers interact with businesses. Looking for a killer programmer and/or web developer to help us solve exciting problems. As a software intern, you will work in areas such as developing tools for the barkback teams to get even more done, developing new functionality for the barkback website and apps, and enhancing barkback's backend systems and databases. You'll get to work closely with our web developers and product teams to bring new product features to life as well as make the existing product even more amazing.

Being extremely intelligent doesn't hurt.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or Ph.D in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
Experience developing web-based applications.
Proficiency in a modern programming language.
Experience working with a MVC framework, and more specifically Ruby on Rails, is a plus.
Experience using AJAX/JSON and creating robust APIs is heavily encouraged, but not required.
You must be able to work from our amazing office located in downtown Santa Barbara.

Additional Information

Web: http://www.barkback.com

Check out our IOS and Android apps.

About the company

BarkBack provides a private channel for customers to share direct feedback, suggestions, and criticisms with businesses, avoiding public review sites like Yelp. Consumers can sign up for free accounts and may receive coupons or offers for completing surveys. Businesses can use a freemium platform to create customized surveys, track feedback, and get notified when issues are resolved to build loyalty. The service targets a wide range of businesses and aims to help them address concerns privately, improve customer service, and manage reputation.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$2.9M

Headquarters

Santa Barbara, CA

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

ZipRecruiter listed a 2026 Barkback internship, showing someone still maintains the product.
LinkedIn's September 2026 profile still lists Barkback with a Santa Barbara headquarters.
Raja Jindal's continued visibility gives BarkBack a founder brand most rivals lack.

What critics are saying

Raja Jindal runs Twism full-time since April 2019, diluting BarkBack leadership.
GetLatka reports 2021 revenue of $28.7K and one employee, starving growth.
Yelp and Google Reviews own consumer attention, compressing BarkBack's niche to irrelevance by 2027.

What makes Barkback unique

BarkBack combines anonymous customer feedback with business-resolution workflows, unlike Yelp's public shaming.
Raja Jindal founded BarkBack in 2011 after BioIQ, bringing serial-founder credibility.
The freemium model and coupon incentives target small businesses needing cheap retention tools.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Gym Membership
Flexible Work Hours

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