Frontend Developer Intern
Frontend Developer Intern at ParetoLabs, a Zurich-based software studio building custom AI-powered applications. The intern builds responsive, accessible web UIs for chat assistants, copilots and internal tools using React, TypeScript and Next.js, connecting to APIs and handling streaming AI responses.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Frontend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field, or equivalent self-taught experience
- Practical experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript or TypeScript
- Good understanding of how browsers, HTTP and APIs work together, and server vs. browser execution
- Care for usability, accessibility and responsive design across devices
- Initial experience with Git and browser developer tools
- Curious, proactive, solution-oriented mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership
- Open-minded team player who enjoys collaborating in a multicultural, interdisciplinary environment
- Good communication skills in English or German
Nice to have
- First experience with React or a similar framework; Next.js is a plus
Full description
ParetoLabs is looking for a motivated and passionate Frontend Developer Intern with a love for building great user interfaces to join our growing team.
As part of our dynamic team, you will build the interfaces people use to work with our AI-driven applications. You will gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing, and shipping web applications for clients across a wide range of industries.
About ParetoLabs
ParetoLabs is a Zurich-based software studio that develops customized, AI-powered applications for conversational and text-processing use cases. We help companies quickly test, implement, and scale AI applications within their specific business environments.
Founded in 2023, ParetoLabs is a Microsoft for Startups partner that combines innovative AI technologies with the individual requirements of Swiss companies.
Tasks
- Build modern, responsive user interfaces for AI applications, including chat assistants, copilots and internal tools.
- Turn designs into accessible, well-structured components in React and TypeScript (Next.js).
- Connect the frontend to our APIs and handle loading, errors and streaming AI responses gracefully.
- Collaborate closely with our multicultural team, sharing your ideas and learning from experienced colleagues.
- Take ownership of defined tasks and bring your own ideas to projects with real-world impact.
Requirements
- Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent self-taught experience.
- Web Fundamentals: Practical experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript or TypeScript through university, personal, or professional projects.
- Frontend Frameworks: First experience with React or a similar framework is an advantage; Next.js is a plus.
- How the Web Works: A good understanding of how browsers, HTTP and APIs work together, and of the difference between what runs on the server and in the browser.
- User Focus: Care for usability, accessibility and responsive design across devices.
- Developer Tools: Initial experience with Git and the browser's developer tools.
- Problem-Solving Skills: A curious, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership of defined tasks.
- Teamwork: An open-minded team player who enjoys collaborating in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.