Intern, Software Engineering

Profluent•Emeryville, CA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Profluent is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to contribute to the development of tools and data systems that support their AI-driven protein design cycle. This role involves building software that connects the stages of AI model proposal, scientific testing, and experimental feedback, making the resulting data valuable for both scientific and machine learning teams. The intern will have the opportunity to manage a software project from conception to implementation, creating tools that scientists can use in their research, such as protein design exploration tools or interactive dashboards for analyzing screening results. The intern will receive feedback from end-users and present their completed project at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

Enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with AI-assisted tools for writing, testing, and debugging software
Experience with one or more of the following: web applications, data visualization, APIs, databases, or scientific computing
Curiosity about AI and biology, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; prior biology experience is not required

Responsibilities

Design and build software that helps scientists explore protein designs, plan experiments, or visualize results
Develop intuitive user interfaces and the APIs and data services that support them
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and machine learning researchers to understand their needs and improve your work through feedback
Write well-tested code, document your work, and present your project to the team