Software Engineer Intern

Summary

Join Cultivarium, a Focused Research Organization, as a Software Engineer Intern! Contribute to a ‘moonshot’ project by building web tools for prototyping user interfaces for a scientific audience. This 3-month internship (with possible extension) offers hands-on experience in a dynamic biotech environment. You will create minimum viable products (MVPs), focusing on diverse product requirements and data structures to accelerate research. Work closely with a team of scientists and engineers to develop and test prototypes. This role requires strong software development skills and the ability to translate technical requirements into functional software.

Requirements

• Graduated or pursuing a Master’s degree in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or a related field
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Proficiency with UNIX command-line tools, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
• Some familiarity with modern cloud-based application deployment platforms (e.g Heroku, Netlify, Firebase)
• An interest in AI and its application to web development
• Ability to translate technical requirements into functional software specifications
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt quickly to evolving needs
• Skilled in creative problem-solving, with keen attention to detail and a collaborative approach
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, communicate clearly with colleagues, and consistently meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers and engineers to architect and build software according to product specifications
• Develop intuitive prototypes of GUIs for experimentalists
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, following best practices
• Summarize and present your work to supervisor and team members
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure