INTERN IT - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

El Pollo Loco•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$29 - $31•Hybrid

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.