Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Bound • Ames, IA

65d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Summer Engineering Intern at Bound, you’ll get hands-on experience building software that powers youth and high school sports across the country. You’ll work alongside our engineering team on real projects—from feature development and bug fixes to data analysis and new product prototyping. This is an opportunity to learn fast, ship real code, and make a meaningful impact on a growing platform used by hundreds of schools and organizations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (rising junior or senior preferred).
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python).
• Basic understanding of web development concepts (HTML, CSS, front-end/back-end fundamentals).
• Ability to work on-site or hybrid in the Ames area for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with .NET Core, React, Vue.js, PostgreSQL.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Interest in or experience with data analysis, reporting, or visualization tools.
• Involvement in sports as a player, coach, fan, or organizer.

Responsibilities

• Work on foundational system components to help keep the Bound platform stable, scalable, and efficient.
• Contribute to new features and applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Fix bugs, troubleshoot issues, and improve existing functionality.
• Collaborate on new product initiatives, including applications and external data integrations.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and process improvement conversations.
• Work closely with developers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with business goals.
• Share progress, ask questions, and communicate challenges effectively within the team.
• Help build reports and data visualizations for internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) and the public web.
• Identify gaps in data and work with the team to address them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree