INTERN IT - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

El Pollo Loco • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The Software Engineering Intern will support strategic cloud migration initiatives and AI-driven application development on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise cloud architecture, modern software engineering practices, and artificial intelligence integration within a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student, college seniors, or recent college graduate (within the last 12 months).
• Must be actively enrolled or recently graduated from a degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go).
• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and the AWS ecosystem.
• Working knowledge of application development fundamentals, including RESTful APIs, databases, and software design patterns.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience or knowledgeable with AI frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner) are a plus.
• Familiarity with AWS AI services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the migration of on-premises applications and workloads to AWS environments.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop, test, and deploy scalable applications using industry best practices.
• Assist in configuring and managing core AWS services.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of automated software delivery.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Support the integration of AI capabilities in software development projects.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, including architecture decisions and migration playbooks.
• Troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues in development and staging environments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern