Role: Software Development Intern

Company: Staccato

Location: Remote (Toronto | ET Working Hours)

Type: Internship

Cohort Time: February–April, 2026

About Staccato

Staccato is an AI co-writer for music producers, helping creators generate, refine, and collaborate on original musical ideas using intelligent algorithms. By blending music creativity with cutting-edge AI, Staccato empowers producers, artists, and composers to unlock new levels of inspiration and productivity.

About the Role

As a Software Development Intern at Staccato, you’ll contribute to the creation and improvement of the company’s AI-powered music platform. Working closely with the technical team, you’ll assist in developing features, improving user interfaces, and helping optimize performance for real-time music applications. This role is ideal for a student or early-career developer passionate about AI, creativity, and music technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in developing and testing core platform features.
• Contribute to front-end and back-end codebases using Staccato’s core languages.
• Assist with debugging, documentation, and feature prototyping.
• Participate in collaborative sprint reviews and product discussions.
• Learn and apply best practices in version control, testing, and deployment.

What We’re Looking For

Staccato values technical fluency, curiosity, and collaboration. The ideal intern is pursuing or has experience in computer science or a related field and is proficient in Staccato’s main languages — React, TypeScript, and Node.js. You should be eager to learn from feedback, communicate effectively, and contribute meaningfully to a small, fast-moving team focused on AI and music innovation.

Bonus Skills

• Interest in music production, sound design, or audio software.
• Familiarity with APIs or AI/ML concepts.
• Experience working with collaborative coding environments (Git, GitHub).

Why Join Staccato

You’ll gain hands-on experience at the forefront of music and AI innovation. This internship offers direct mentorship from experienced engineers and founders, opportunities to experiment with cutting-edge creative tech, and the satisfaction of building tools that empower artists worldwide.