Software Engineer Intern

Docusign • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The CLM Workflow team within Docusign’s B2B organization builds Workflow Designer capabilities that help customers automate complex agreement processes at scale. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Software Engineer Intern will contribute to an Expression AI Assistant that helps workflow authors understand, debug, and optimize expressions used in Workflow Designer. The intern will collaborate with engineering and product partners to analyze real-world workflows, prototype an assistant panel in the expression builder, and deliver features that improve author productivity and workflow performance. This is a three-month internship and an individual-contributor role reporting to the Director, Software Engineering.

The intern will contribute to an 8–12 week project roadmap spanning early research and design, feature implementation, user feedback, and documentation of best practices and future extensibility. The role is hybrid, with at least two days per week in an office; the weekly in-office expectation may vary by team. The listed hourly base salary for Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Minnesota is $38–$42. Applicants must already be authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The position is not eligible for employment in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree program, with expected graduation between December 2027 and May/June 2028.
• Pursuing a major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with at least one modern programming language, such as C#, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar.
• Experience with basic data structures, algorithms, and debugging techniques.
• Experience collaborating in a hybrid team environment and communicating with engineers and product partners.
• Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or contributing to user interfaces using modern web or application frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or large language models, especially for developer tooling or productivity.
• Familiarity with expression languages, scripting, or configuration logic, such as formula builders, rules engines, or DSLs.
• Interest in workflow automation, CLM, or tools that reduce technical debt and improve maintainability for large systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, and willingness to learn from code reviews and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CLM Workflow engineering team to design and implement Expression AI Assistant features embedded in the Workflow Designer expression builder UI.
• Help build and refine an analysis engine that detects common anti-patterns, performance issues, and maintainability problems in workflow expressions and presents clear recommendations.
• Implement capabilities to explain expressions in plain English, suggest optimizations, and generate expression scaffolds from natural-language descriptions of author intent.
• Contribute to assistant-panel UI integration, including workflows for running analyses, reviewing suggestions, and safely applying recommended changes in a test or preview environment.
• Participate in an 8–12 week project roadmap from research and design through implementation, user feedback, and final documentation.
• Write technical documentation, share work demos with stakeholders, and incorporate feedback to improve usability and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern