Software Engineering Intern

Summary

Join OpenSesame's paid summer internship program for a chance to collaborate with an exceptional team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. As an engineering intern, you will work on real-world projects, contribute to impactful solutions, and collaborate with teams across OpenSesame. The program offers opportunities to learn technologies like Typescript, React, Terraform, and AWS. The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for 7 ½ weeks and pays $25/hour. The application process involves a resume review, a creative project, and interviews. OpenSesame values diversity and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Be a passionate and driven student
• Have a personal computer and access to high-speed internet during working hours

Responsibilities

• Pair program with team members to gain hands-on experience and learn our development processes
• Participate in team discussions about tools and technologies while contributing to brainstorming sessions
• Begin learning the technologies we use, such as Typescript, React, Terraform, and AWS, through direct collaboration with the team
• Work on individual and team software engineering projects, contributing to production-ready software
• Actively participate in all team meetings and events to understand how different departments collaborate
• Suggest improvements to team processes and workflows based on your observations
• Take ownership of individual tasks and contribute independently to team projects
• Share insights and knowledge about the latest technologies and tools, contributing to team learning and growth
• Collaborate with other interns on a group-led project that will have a real impact

Preferred Qualifications

Intelligence, curiosity, and fresh ideas

Benefits

• Paid internship ($25/hour)
• Opportunities to grow skills through training courses and meaningful work
• Participation in enriching program events, including learning opportunities, networking, community service projects, and book club discussions