Intern, Software Engineering

Cast & Crew•Burbank, CA

9d•$30 - $35

About The Position

At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew Cast & Crew is seeking a UX & AI Engineering Intern to join our Technology & Product team for the summer. This internship provides hands-on experience building modern user experiences using React, AI-assisted development tools, and emerging agentic frameworks. You will work alongside experienced engineers and product designers to develop frontend interfaces, experiment with AI-powered development workflows using Claude Code and explore Model Context Protocol (MCP) agents for data modeling, automation, and developer productivity. This role offers exposure to the intersection of UX design, frontend engineering, and AI-assisted software development, helping build tools and experiences used across Cast & Crew’s digital platform for the entertainment industry.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Strong academic performance and demonstrated curiosity in engineering and technology
Foundational programming experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
Basic familiarity with React or modern frontend frameworks
Interest in UX design, interface development, and frontend architecture
Curiosity about AI-assisted software development and agent-based systems
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Exposure to React component development and modern frontend tooling
Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, or UI frameworks
Interest in AI development tools such as Claude Code or similar LLM-assisted coding tools
Experience with unit testing frameworks or frontend QA practices
Coursework or personal projects involving UX design, product design, or interactive applications

Responsibilities

Assist in building modern frontend interfaces using React and TypeScript
Use Claude Code and AI-assisted development tools to help generate, review, and improve application code
Experiment with MCP-based agent workflows to support data modeling, development automation, and developer productivity
Support development of reusable UI components and design system patterns
Help translate UX designs and wireframes into functional frontend components
Participate in code reviews, QA testing, and automated testing workflows
Help review AI-generated code and validate functionality, security, and performance
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and demos
Collaborate with designers and engineers to improve user experience and application usability