Software Development Intern

Gene by Gene • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Development Intern to join our team at a growing genomics company. In this role you will work alongside experienced engineers to build, test, and document software while learning how we develop and ship products. A genuine interest in programming, a willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving instincts will set you up for success. You will gain hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment.

Requirements

• Foundational programming skills in at least one language (for example Python, C#, Java, or JavaScript).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to a web framework or REST APIs.
• Basic understanding of version control (Git).
• Basic awareness of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with testing or continuous integration concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, paired with a willingness to learn and sharp attention to detail.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Project experience: Coursework, personal, or academic projects with public code available (for example on GitHub).

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development of software features under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Writes and runs tests, and helps reproduce, diagnose, and fix bugs.
• Helps with small data tasks and simple scripts.
• Uses version control (Git) and strictly follows branch and pull-request conventions.
• Learns the team's build and continuous integration (CI/CD) process and tooling.
• Participates in code reviews and team standups to learn the team's workflow.
• Writes and updates technical documentation.
• Keeps information confidential and follows company security basics.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern