Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Position Overview

Sefaria, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way, seeks an summer engineering intern. This is a full-time, minimum of 8 week internship, with possibility of extension.

This is a hybrid role in Israel with at least one day a week in our Jerusalem office. The internship will run from July 27, 2025 to September 21, 2025, with a possible extension to October 20, 2025. We will be selecting two people for this internship.

This role will focus on enhancing and expanding the linking between Sefaria’s vast library of texts, improving discoverability, and supporting educational exploration. You will work closely with our Product, Design, and Engineering teams to gain in-depth knowledge in data analysis, software development, and digital humanities. This position will report to an Engineering manager.

You will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital humanities tools and methodologies, mentorship from industry experts and the opportunity to network in the non-profit tech sector, experience working in an agile, open-source development environment, and a tangible impact on the accessibility and interconnectedness of Jewish texts worldwide.

In this position, you will:

• Text Linking & Analysis: Assist in developing algorithms and processes to automatically identify and create links between texts in Sefaria’s library.
• Data Management: Work with large datasets, ensuring accuracy and completeness of text metadata and references.
• Software Development: Collaborate with the engineering team to implement new features or enhancements in Sefaria’s codebase related to text linking and user experience.
• Collaboration & Testing: Participate in team discussions, code reviews, and testing of new functionalities.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and organized documentation of newly developed features, methods, and best practices.

Attributes we’re looking for include:

• Enthusiasm for exploring creative solutions to complex problems in text linking and analysis.
• Willingness to collaborate with diverse teams, including product managers, software engineers, and content specialists.
• Commitment to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communication.
• Demonstrated success working independently in a remote setting.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to change.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the work Sefaria does, and dedication to supporting Sefaria’s mission.

Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Basic experience in Python or JavaScript (or similar programming languages).
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub and version control best practices.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated interest in digital humanities or text analysis, preferred.

Compensation and Location

• 64 ILS per hour.
• This position can be based anywhere in Israel and requires travel at least one day a week to the Jerusalem office.
• We will be selecting two people for this internship.

How to Apply

Click below to apply; you’ll be invited to share your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please indicate your technical experience and why you want to work at Sefaria. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Sefaria does not accept solicitations of any kind from job placement services or phone calls from prospective candidates.

The application process includes resume review and video interview with the hiring manager.

Additional considerations:

• If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications listed in this description, we encourage you to apply.
• If you have a disability and require accommodation or assistance with our application process, please send an email to hiring[@]sefaria.org.

About Sefaria:

Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free, digital library of Jewish texts and translations and developing digital tools, educational resources, and engagement opportunities that enable people to deepen their study. Sefaria was founded in 2013 and has since become a mainstay of Jewish learning and education with more than 4 million users annually. Sefaria’s API powers nearly 80 independent projects and dozens of Torah-focused websites. Sefaria's team of nearly 30 full-time staff is remote, with employees based in several US cities and in Israel.

Sefaria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nothing in this job description or advertisement postings guarantees employment.