Software Engineer Intern

Ludus is a SaaS company that builds digital tools trusted by thousands of organizations of all sizes to power their event ticketing, marketing, fundraising, retail and registration needs.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll be paired with a pod (a focused engineering team working on a specific area of the product). You’ll get real mentorship, meaningful work, and a chance to push code to production. This internship is designed to help you grow, not to keep you busy with grunt work.

You’ll learn how to build software at scale, work with other engineers, collaborate with designers, and communicate across teams — all while improving a product used by thousands of people every day.

About Ludus & Ludus Engineering

Ludus has spent nearly a decade helping arts organizations modernize how they manage ticketing, fundraising, volunteers, and more. What began as a side project between our founder and his high school drama teacher in a college dorm room has grown into one of the most recognized names in arts technology.

Our mission is to “bring people together through shared experiences”, and we do this by building world-class tools for the people who bring art to life.

Over the last four years, our engineering team has grown from a one-person show to over 20 developers across web, infrastructure, mobile, and QA, and we’re just getting started. We’re currently focused on maturing our platform and foundation while exploring new features, open-source projects, and innovative tech ideas.

Some highlights of this internship include:

• Exposure to fintech systems that power millions in annual ticket sales across the U.S.

• 1:1 mentorship from experienced engineers who actually have time to teach (we waited to launch an intern program until we could do it right).

• Work in a vibrant tech office in West Michigan, surrounded by a fast-growing SaaS company that’s becoming a local tech leader.

• Hands-on experience with Laravel, one of the fastest-growing PHP frameworks used by over 1.5 million websites and growing 15–20% annually.

• Exposure to real-world APIs and high-scale systems used by thousands of users daily.

• Collaboration with product designers and UX teams to understand how real-world features come to life not just following specs from a textbook.

Learn more about Ludus here

Things you should know before applying

At Ludus, our mission is to bring people together through shared experiences. It’s a big goal that allows for limitless expansion to make a difference in the world.

We get shit done, move fast, and are constantly learning and adapting. We embrace low process and high trust to navigate change and figure out what works.

We believe success is never final and when you think it is, that is when you fail. For us, success is a sum of small efforts, including trial and error, so we move at an unrelenting weekly pace.

In order to grow as a company and individually, discomfort is necessary so we can continue exploring new ideas and push ourselves to build quality tools to offer the best solutions for our customers.

If you prefer a hand-holding environment where everything is black and white, that’s not us. If you’re a self-starter and can thrive in controlled chaos, Ludus is the place for you — it’s time to find your role. ⬇️

What you'll be doing

• Building and shipping features that thousands of real users interact with daily

• Collaborating in code reviews and team standups where your input is valued

• Pair programming with experienced engineers and learning real-world best practices

• Debugging, testing, and learning how to ship confidently to production

• Learning how to turn design and product ideas into polished, functional features

• Gaining experience working with Stripe and other payment processing tools

Traits we're looking for

(In no certain order)

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field having completed a minimum of 3 years towards a bachelor degree

• Passion for web development and eagerness to learn modern frameworks

• A solid foundation in at least one programming language

• Ability to communicate clearly and take feedback openly

BONUS Qualifications:

• Experience with PHP or Laravel

• Familiarity with full stack web development

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Eager to learn and grow

• Detail-oriented with a builder’s mindset

• Adaptable to changing priorities

• Excited by collaboration and creativity

Perks

👓 Personal Wellness — $50 monthly reimbursement that can be used on anything personal wellness related.

🎫 Experience Credit — $100 yearly reimbursement toward concert tickets, theatre tickets, etc. to encourage shared experiences.

😷 Time Off — Ludus offers 16 hours of sick leave for employees under the weather and flexible time off for scheduled vacations throughout the internship.

Role Details

• Salary Range: $22 -$26 per hour

• Hours: 30–40 hours per week

• Location: Hybrid: 3 days in our Grand Rapids office

• Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer 2026)