Software Engineering Intern
About The Position
Synthego is a pioneering force in the biotechnology industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of CRISPR cell and gene therapies through cutting-edge CRISPR technology and expertise. This summer we are opening our doors and looking to welcome a Software Engineering intern to partner with our Synthegoats on our Software Engineering team. This role is for someone currently pursuing a college degree in software engineering or related field, with an interest in the software development lifecycle and trying to gain some on-the-job experience in biotech. This opportunity is a 10-week paid internship running from June to August.
Requirements
- You are a college student pursuing a degree in engineering
- You are an avid learner and willing to take on an unfamiliar project
- You have great communication skills and enjoy collaborating with others
- You are comfortable programming in Python, and have familiarity with Django, REST APIs, and SQL databases
- Familiar with version control such as Git, and comfortable working with Docker and containerized environments
- You are curious about AI-assisted development tools and eager to explore how they fit into real workflows
- You have worked on projects that apply software solutions to real-world problems
- You understand the importance of documentation and testing
- You are able to debug issues in your code when they arise
- You know when to ask for help if your progress is affected
Nice To Haves
- Experience with or exposure to React, Redux, and frontend development is a plus
Responsibilities
- Work with the software team to understand our order processing systems and data flows across multiple platforms
- Design, build, and deploy a microservice that fits into a larger software ecosystem
- Learn the software development lifecycle from design and architecture through implementation, testing, and deployment
- Gain hands-on experience integrating AI tools into a production software development workflow
- Participate in code review to develop an eye for code quality and software best practices
- Engage daily with your mentor and team members to iterate on design decisions and deliver a maintainable solution
- Build on your work incrementally, starting with foundational tasks and progressing toward a complete service
Benefits
- School credit if applicable
- Letter of reference
- Competitive pay
- Free catered lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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