Software Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Pleasanton, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Join as a driven Software Engineering Intern skilled in machine learning and Java/Spring development.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience with machine learning, LLMs, transformers, and agent frameworks (LangChain, Haystack, or similar)
• Experience building RAG pipelines using vector search (e.g., FAISS, Weaviate) and AWS data lakes
• Strong skills in Java, Spring Framework, and REST API development
• Experience with AngularJS or modern JavaScript frameworks
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Tomcat, Apache or Nginx
• Working knowledge of automation testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, etc.)
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions, continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines, and containerized deployments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools like CodeQL, SonarQube, SBOM generation, GitHub security features, and Qualys scanning tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying LLMs on cloud platforms (AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, or Azure OpenAI)
• Understanding secure software development and vulnerability management protocols
• Familiarity with scientific or laboratory workflows is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and prototype features using LLMs, RAG pipelines, AWS-hosted data lakes, model deployment, inference, and monitoring
• Develop or fine-tune agents capable of handling scientific workflows and knowledge retrieval
• Participate in full-stack software development involving Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, AngularJS, Electron, PostgreSQL, and Tomcat
• Integrate and test services with AWS components (e.g., S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, Bedrock/SageMaker, Redshift, etc.)
• Establish CI/CD pipelines with the use of GitHub Actions, self-hosted runners, and deployment automation
• Implement automated test cases (unit, integration, and regression)
• Work together with senior engineers and the SCM team to incorporate security tools like CodeQL, SonarQube, Qualys, GitHub X-ray, and SBOM generation tools.
• Participate in agile sprints and contribute to development reviews, code reviews, and feature demos

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees